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The purpose of this document is to give CTE Centers applying for a new program approval a general overview of the type of information that will be required in the process. This is not an application form, but only an overview.

An Industry-Recognized Credential (IRC) is a certificate or certification awarded to show the attainment of a skills standard. Industry-based skill standards and associated certifications promote consistency in quality and rigor and provide career entry and clear transitions to postsecondary education and training. For state approved Career Technical Education (CTE) programs, IRCs hold a specific role in determining program quality and rigor and must align with state and federal funding requirements.