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McAllen ISD CTE director reports expansion, high participation and industry credential gains

2129236 · January 14, 2025
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Director Leo Saenz told the board Jan. 17 that Career and Technical Education (CTE) in McAllen ISD serves a large share of students, is expanding the aviation program from 12 to 24 students and is tracking industry certifications and college credits closely.

At the Jan. 17 McAllen ISD board meeting, Director Leo Saenz provided an update on the district’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, highlighting program growth, workforce alignment and recent initiatives.

Saenz said McAllen ISD offers 22 programs of study across 13 career clusters and that district offerings are intentionally aligned with local workforce needs. He said the district includes unique…

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