Career fit quiz

Is Career and Technical Education Teacher the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the career and technical education teacher career fits your personality, preferences and goals.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How this quiz works

Rate how much you agree with each statement. The quiz compares your answers with the realities of the career and technical education teacher job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8I have skills in a trade or career field
Statement 2 of 8I enjoy teaching others
Statement 3 of 8I take safety seriously
Statement 4 of 8I want a new career in education
Statement 5 of 8I like mentoring teens
Statement 6 of 8I want summers off
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about Industry experience plus licensing training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $66,270 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Career and technical education teachers teach students hands-on skills in fields such as construction, auto repair, health science, culinary arts, IT and business.

  • Teach hands-on career skills
  • Plan lessons aligned to industry standards
  • Prepare students for industry certifications
  • Maintain shop and lab safety
  • Manage equipment and supplies

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