Discover how Brady Public Schools is creating meaningful Career and Technical Education (CTE) experiences for middle school students through innovation, collaboration, and hands-on learning. This session will highlight successful strategies for introducing career exploration at an early age, building strong partnerships with local businesses and community organizations, and creating engaging, student-centered opportunities that connect learning to real-world careers. Attendees will hear about authentic student experiences, program successes, and practical ideas that can be adapted to support middle school CTE programming in schools of all sizes.