Career and Technical Education

User Resources

This page contains the core tools you need to complete your Career and Technical Education (CTE) submission in NJSLEDS. Each resource below is designed to guide you through a specific part of the process—from understanding field rules to formatting your file.

For additional help and resources, visit the the Key Documents page, or contact the NJSLEDS Help Desk.

Quick Tips

  • Use Template A if you don’t have a source system and are building your file from scratch (includes lookup values).
  • If you export from a source system, Template B (header row only) often fits better into your existing process.
  • Double-check that your data is consistent with your Student Management submission to avoid errors.

Data Handbook

Provides field definitions, validation rules, and submission structure for Career and Technical Education data.

Download the Career and Technical Education Data Handbook (PDF)
(coming soon)

Submission Templates

Use these Excel templates to structure your CTE submission correctly. Both versions meet NJDOE requirements:

(Last updated: August 29, 2025)

CIP Code List

NJDOE-approved CIP codes for student enrollment in CTE programs.

Download the CIP Code List (Excel)
(Last updated: June 19, 2025)

Industry-Valued Credential List

Codes for industry-valued credentials earned during the reporting year.

Download the Industry-Valued Credential List (Excel)
(Last updated: August 29, 2025)

Page Last Updated: 09/04/2025