Career and Technical Education (CTE) prepares students with the practical skills and knowledge needed to succeed in today's workforce. But what if one technology could strengthen data analysis, visualization, and problem-solving across nearly every CTE pathway?
That technology is Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and the Esri K–12 Education Team is excited to share its possibilities at ACTE CareerTech VISION 2026 (https://www.careertechvision.com/events_experiences.cfm, December 2–5, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.
GIS: A Powerful Tool Across CTE Pathways
GIS goes far beyond making maps. It helps students collect, analyze, visualize, and interpret real-world data to solve authentic problems. Consider just a few possibilities:
- Agriculture: Analyze soil conditions, crop productivity, and precision farming practices.
- Health Sciences: Map disease patterns, healthcare accessibility, and community health needs.
- Business and Marketing: Explore customer demographics, market opportunities, and ideal business locations.
- Architecture and Construction: Evaluate building sites, infrastructure, and environmental considerations.
- Information Technology: Develop interactive mapping applications and geographic dashboards.
- Transportation and Logistics: Optimize delivery routes, evaluate transportation networks, and improve supply chains.
These applications help students develop valuable technical, analytical, and spatial-thinking skills while connecting classroom learning to industry practices.
Visit Esri at Booth 2632!
Whether you're new to GIS or already incorporating mapping into your classroom, stop by Booth 2632 during the CareerTech Expo, December 3–4.
Meet the Esri K–12 team, explore educational resources, and discover how the free ArcGIS for Schools Bundle can bring powerful geospatial technologies into your CTE classroom.
Let's explore how maps, data, and geographic thinking can help prepare the next generation of skilled professionals.
Learn more: ACTE CareerTech VISION 2026 https://www.careertechvision.com/events_experiences.cfm
