Cahokia Unit School District #187 CTE programs is committed to empowering our students by preparing them for careers that help support their families, the local community and the local workforce needs. Cahokia Unit School District #187 is working to develop high-quality CTE (vocational/trades) classes that teach high school students job skills and prepare them for:
Entering a career directly after high school
Taking community college/trade school courses
Entering the military or trade unions
Continuing school at a four-year college
Our Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is committed to building strong partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders to ensure students graduate with the skills, knowledge, and experiences needed to succeed in college, career, and life.
We also aim to provide local businesses and industry partners with early access to a pipeline of skilled, career-ready students by collaborating on real-world learning opportunities such as internships, job shadowing, and work-based learning experiences. Through active partnership, we aim to align CTE programs with workforce needs and prepare students to meet the demands of today's economy.
By engaging stakeholders, our CTE program ensures students are better prepared for high-skill, high-wage, and high-demand careers while strengthening ties between education, workforce, and community.
We prioritize stakeholder engagement to strengthen our existing partnerships and develop new relationships that are necessary to offer high quality CTE programs that prepare students for career, training and education opportunities after high school graduation.
We are seeking partnerships with the following stakeholders:
To foster collaboration and shared responsibility, we engage stakeholders in meaningful ways across all levels of our CTE ecosystem. Methods include:
Cahokia Unit School District 187 is seeking partnerships with businesses, trade unions, workforce agencies, and higher education institutions to help us prepare students for careers, training, and college opportunities after graduation.
Ready to partner?
👉 Click here to complete the CTE Industry Partner Interest Form
Together, we can create powerful learning experiences that connect students to careers and strengthen our community.
We Want Your Input, CTE High School Students!
We’re improving CTE programs to better support your goals. Your feedback helps shape classes, opportunities, and career pathways.
What changes would you like to see in your CTE program?
More hands-on projects? Different certifications? Guest speakers or field trips? Let us know!
👉 Click here to complete the High School CTE Student Feedback Form
Your ideas can help shape real change. Let’s build a better future together.
We Want to Hear from CTE Parents & Families!
We're strengthening CTE programs to better prepare students for college, careers, and life. Your feedback helps us improve courses, expand opportunities, and support student success.
How can CTE better support your child?
Are there specific classes, certifications, or career pathways you’d like to see? How would you like to be involved?
👉 Click here to complete the CTE Parent Feedback Form
Together, we can build meaningful learning experiences and a stronger future for our students.
