Supporting Marginalized Populations and Increasing Female Participation in CTE Classes

This workshop is designed to help educators create more inclusive and equitable Career and Technical Education (CTE) classrooms. Participants explore strategies to encourage and support marginalized populations—including females, minority groups, and Black students—by addressing barriers related to proficiency, trauma, and effective study habits. The session emphasizes gender equity in CTE by sharing approaches such as mentorship programs, stereotype reduction, and building strong female role models. Teachers also learn how to engage families and communities as partners in supporting underrepresented students’ success in CTE pathways.

• Underrepresentation of females and marginalized populations in CTE programs.
  
• Academic and social barriers such as trauma, lack of proficiency, and ineffective study habits that hinder success.
  
• Persistent stereotypes and structural inequities that discourage female participation and broader inclusivity in CTE.

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1. Strategies to Support Marginalized Learners – Educators will gain tools for addressing academic proficiency gaps, providing enrichment, and supporting students dealing with trauma.
   
   
2. Fostering Gender Equity in CTE – Participants will explore mentorship programs, stereotype reduction, and intentional role modeling to increase female participation.
   
   
3. Engaging Families and Communities – Teachers will learn methods to enlist parent and community support to reinforce equity and sustain participation among underrepresented groups.