85% of CTE programs in Maryland are classified as “high wage,”
leading to jobs that pay more than the state’s average annual wage of $65,903.
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From technical training to creative pursuits and all that’s in between, Career and Technical Education (CTE) offers impactful, exciting opportunities for students to start careers while finishing school. Project Bright Future guides students into a vibrant world of opportunity, empowering them to learn and earn on their own terms.
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92% of CTE students surveyed rated their overall work-based learning experience as “Excellent/Good.”
Over 4,000 students enrolled in public school CTE programs in Cecil, Kent, and Queen Anne’s Counties.
of CTE graduates are employed within 6 months of graduation.
What is Project Bright Future?
Not all careers need to start with a college degree. Project Bright Future uses a strong network of educational opportunities and business partners to empower students to prepare for their careers and potentially earn an income while still in school. The program harnesses the resources of the Upper Shore—a three-county region including Kent, Cecil, and Queen Anne’s—to help students build skills and obtain hands-on experience, preparing Upper Shore youth to confidently enter the workforce and boost their earning potential right from the start.
Health and Biosciences
Healthcare and science careers are amongst the fastest growing in the nation.
Using CTE education as a catalyst, students have the chance to begin a successful health sciences career that makes a real impact. As part of the specialized heath-centered program, students can apply their skills to real-life scenarios and earn college credit, as well as state and/or nationally recognized certifications.
Education
Teaching is more than a career—it’s a calling.
With a growing demand for skilled educators and classroom leaders, students in the Education pathway are gaining a head start in shaping future generations. Through USRC’s education-focused CTE program, students explore early childhood, elementary, and secondary education careers while building real-world teaching skills. From classroom internships to dual credit options, this pathway helps students gain experience, confidence, and credentials to launch a rewarding future in education.
Testimonials
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“The ten-dollar Founding Father without a father / Got a lot farther by working a lot harder / By being a lot smarter, by being a self-starter / By fourteen, they placed him in charge of a trading charter”
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“Popular! You’re gonna be popular! I’ll teach you the proper ploys When you talk to boys Little ways to flirt and flounce I’ll show you what shoes to wear How to fix your hair Everything that really counts”
Glenda the Good Head of Ethical Magic and Public Safety -
“Look, there’s a whole world out there for you to see. But you’re never gonna’ see it if you don’t leave the stoop”
Hey Arnold! Urban Community Architect -
“No good deed goes unpunished. No act of kindness goes unresented. And no good intention is ever left to stand on its own.”
Elphaba Thropp Magical Ethics Reform Officer -
“I am a poodle boy who loves food, pets, and walks.”
Breve the Poodle Best Poodle in the Whole World