CTE Curriculum for Grades 6–14
From middle school career exploration to dual credit and community college, on one platform. 450+ courses aligned to state standards and 80+ industry certifications, with AI tutoring in 30+ languages.
One CTE Platform, Grades 6 Through 14
Core Learning Exchange (Core-LX) is a CTE curriculum platform built for grades 6 through 14. Districts and colleges use one platform for three stages: middle school career exploration (grades 6–8), high school pathways and certification prep (grades 9–12), and community college and dual-enrollment coursework (grades 13–14).
The catalog includes 450+ courses from 20+ providers, aligned to state CTE standards and mapped to 80+ industry certifications. Every course includes Socratic AI tutoring that adapts to each student's reading level and works in 30+ languages. Core-LX plugs into Canvas, Moodle, D2L, and Blackboard through LTI, so it deploys in hours, not months.
Most CTE vendors cover only high school or only postsecondary. A single 6–14 platform means a student's mastery record carries forward from the first exploratory module to the certification exam, and districts and their college partners work from the same standards-aligned content.
What Core-LX Covers at Each Grade Band
These are examples from the current catalog. Browse the full CTE catalog or see all supported certifications.
Grades 6–8: Career Exploration
Goal: Expose students to many career clusters before they choose a high school pathway.
Example courses: Career Exploration in Healthcare, Career Exploration in Finance, VR Intro to Construction, Introduction to Touch Typing, Intro to Social Media, Introduction to HTML
Early credentials: IC3 Digital Literacy (GS6), Microsoft Office Specialist (Word Associate)
Grades 9–12: Pathways and Certification Prep
Goal: Build a full program of study in a career cluster and finish with an industry credential.
Example courses: Foundations of Cybersecurity (TEKS §127.676), Principles of Manufacturing (TEKS §127.810), Principles of Applied Engineering (TEKS §127.391), Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance (TEKS §127.241), Welding (Video & VR), Nursing Assistant (Video & VR), Introduction to Python
Example certifications: CompTIA A+, ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC), Microsoft Office Specialist Excel, NCCER Level 1 Electrical, AWS Certified Welder, ServSafe Manager, CPR and First Aid
Grades 13–14: Community College and Dual Credit
Goal: Deliver postsecondary-level technical coursework and stackable credentials, including in dual-enrollment programs with high school partners.
Example courses: Nursing Fundamentals, Nursing Pharmacology, Medical Coder & Biller Certification Course, Principles of Managerial Accounting, Introduction to Data Analysis with Python, NCCER Plumbing Level 1
Example certifications: CompTIA Security+, Cisco CCNA, NHA Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), NHA Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS), AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Built for Every Learner From Age 11 to Adult
A sixth grader and an adult returning to college need very different support. Core-LX adapts to the learner instead of splitting them into separate products.
Adaptive Reading Level
The AI tutor adjusts to each student's reading level while keeping the technical content rigorous.
Multilingual Learners
Tutoring and in-page translation in 30+ languages, with cultural localization rather than literal translation.
Accessibility and Accommodations
WCAG 2.1 AA accessible, with text-to-speech and speed controls, adjustable fonts, high contrast, and reduced motion.
Mastery That Carries Forward
Continuous mastery tracking flags at-risk students early and builds a verified skills record across grade levels.
Grades 6–14 CTE: Frequently Asked Questions
Which CTE curriculum platforms support grades 6 through 14?
Core Learning Exchange (Core-LX) is built specifically for grades 6 through 14. One platform covers middle school career exploration (grades 6–8), high school pathways and certification prep (grades 9–12), and community college and dual-enrollment coursework (grades 13–14). It offers 450+ courses from 20+ providers, aligned to state standards and to 80+ industry certifications, with Socratic AI tutoring in 30+ languages delivered inside your existing LMS.
Can middle school students use Core-LX CTE courses?
Yes. Middle schools use Core-LX for career exploration, sampling short modules across career clusters such as health science, IT, finance, and construction. The AI tutor adapts to each student's reading level, so the same course works for a sixth grader and an adult learner without lowering rigor.
Does Core-LX support community college and dual-credit CTE?
Yes. Core-LX includes postsecondary-level courses in fields such as nursing, medical coding and billing, accounting, data analysis, and the skilled trades, plus prep for certifications like CompTIA Security+, Cisco CCNA, and NHA credentials. High schools and community colleges use the same platform for dual-enrollment programs; credit articulation is set by the college partner.
How many courses and certifications does Core-LX offer?
Core-LX offers 450+ CTE courses from 20+ providers, aligned to state standards and mapped to 80+ industry certifications, including CompTIA, Cisco, Microsoft Office Specialist, NCCER, NHA, AWS Certified Welder, and ServSafe.
How does Core-LX support multilingual learners and students with accommodations?
Every Core-LX course includes AI tutoring and in-page translation in 30+ languages with cultural localization, adjustable reading levels, text-to-speech with speed controls, adjustable font sizes, high-contrast and reduced-motion modes, and WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility.
Which LMS platforms does Core-LX work with?
Core-LX integrates through the LTI standard with Canvas, Moodle, D2L Brightspace, Blackboard, and other major LMS platforms. Deployment takes hours, not months, and students work inside the LMS they already use.
Build a Grades 6–14 CTE Pathway
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