Funding‑Ready CTE Pathways — Masterclass Workbook
A practical guide for CTE educators who want to build apprenticeship programs without starting from scratch. Get templates, tools, and a 90-day plan—all in one free download.
What’s Inside the Workbook
Registered Apprenticeships
Learn what RAPs are and how they connect to your existing CTE programs. Includes readiness checklist and partner outreach templates.
Pre-Apprenticeship Programs
Design pre-apprenticeship pathways using the components you already have. Includes program design map and curriculum crosswalk template.
Workforce Development Funding
Discover CTE and workforce funding sources you can access. Understand how to braid funding streams for maximum impact.
Real-World Success Stories
Learn from districts in Tennessee that created teaching and healthcare apprenticeship programs using existing resources.
Planning & Practical Resources
Get partner engagement planners, success trackers, implementation checklists, and sample email scripts for outreach.
What You’ll Gain
Learn how to build or improve CTE pathways that connect students to real careers, help them earn while they learn, and access funding you didn't know was available.
Elevating the Learner & Evaluator Experience
Discover how to use Credit for Prior Learning (CPL), stackable credentials, and competency-based education to maximize student value. Your students will earn credentials that matter—and save time and money on their path to careers.
Connect Your Program to Real Opportunities
Find and partner with RAP sponsors in your area. Learn how to align your curriculum to apprenticeship standards without overhauling everything you've built. Start with one course, one employer, or one semester.
Access Funding You Didn't Know Existed
Understand the difference between CTE funding (like Perkins V) and workforce funding (like WIOA). Learn how to braid funding streams together to support student stipends, wraparound services, and program expansion.
Launch a Pilot in 90 Days
Follow a clear, step-by-step roadmap from vision to action. Use planning templates, stakeholder maps, and implementation checklists to move from idea to pilot program—fast. No reinventing the wheel required.
Practical tools to solve real implementation problems
Bridge the gap between the classroom and employers with step‑by‑step tools you can use today. Find funding, map competencies, and run outreach without reinventing the wheel.
Pain Points
- Not sure where to find money to start a pilot.
- No clear way to connect classroom competencies with employer needs.
- Outreach to employers feels ad hoc and unsustainable.
What We Offer
- Funding discovery worksheets and braided‑funds examples.
- Appendix A: crosswalks and competency mapping tools.
- Ready‑to‑send outreach sequences and step‑by‑step facilitation guides.
FAQs - ALL ABOUT THE WORKBOOK
Common questions about downloading and using the Masterclass Workbook.
What is the Masterclass Workbook?
It's a free, XY-page guide that helps CTE educators build apprenticeship-aligned programs. It includes 5 lessons, 15+ templates, case studies, and a 90-day action plan. Everything you need to go from idea to pilot program.
Who is this workbook for?
CTE teachers, coordinators, administrators, and work-based learning leaders. If you're building career pathways for students, this workbook is for you—no prior apprenticeship experience needed.
How long does it take to complete the workbook?
You can use it however you want. Some people work through one lesson at a time. Others jump straight to the templates they need. The 90-day action plan is there if you want a structured timeline.
What if my school doesn't have apprenticeship partners yet?
That's totally fine. The workbook includes step-by-step tools to help you find Registered Apprenticeship sponsors, connect with workforce boards, and reach out to employers in your area.
Does this work for all CTE programs, or just certain pathways?
It works for any pathway. The examples focus on healthcare and teaching, but the tools, templates, and strategies apply to construction, IT, manufacturing, early childhood education, and more.