Rebekah Vague was recognized this week as a 2024 Kansas Career and Technical Education (CTE) Scholar in Comprehensive Agriculture Science. The announcement was made during the Kansas State Board of Education meeting Tuesday, April 9th. She is one of 92 high school seniors receiving this honor.
The Kansas CET Scholar program is an opportunity to recognize well-rounded, outstanding CTE students who are finishing their senior year of high school. The first Kansas CTE Scholars were named in 2017.
To be named a CTE Scholar, a student must be a high school senior and meet the following criteria:
Have completed (or upon successful completion of current course enrollment) a minimum of three CTE credits with at least two of the three credits above the introductory level. Earned credits must be in one pathway.
Have a CTE grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 or better in CTE coursework
Be involved in civic engagement leadership, which refers to a student selecting an issue of concern and providing leadership through project-based actions to improve the community, state or nation; or have a minimum of 100 hours of volunteer experience. A letter of validation is required for civic engagement leadership, and documentation of 100 hours with an adult signature is required for community service.
Have a career vision summary statement that is a short reflection of a candidate's personal career vision and future plans. A maximum of 175 words is allowed.
Technical Skill Attainment - A minimum of one of the following technical skill attainment options must be earned and verified:
Earned an end of pathway (aligned with pathway selected) assessment/certification for completer status (industry-recognized certification or a passing score on a third-party, end-of-pathway assessment) recorded on the K-PAC (Kansas Pathway Assessments, Credentials or Certifications) columns eight (8) and nine (9).
Earned an Excel in CTE Qualifying Recognized Credential aligned to the Pathway selected.
Earned nine (9) + college hours leading to completion of a certificate, or post-secondary program aligned to the Pathway's Program of Study that was selected.
Completed a high-quality work-based learning career preparation experience, Kansas Work-Based Learning Continuum, in the Pathway selected defined in Kansas Work-Based Learning: Personalized Learning Plan Guidance Document (ksde.org).
CTE scholars receive a commemorative pin, special certificate, graduation honor cord and statewide recognition.
Congratulations Rebekah!