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Career and Technical Education programs are taking on a bigger role in K–12 education, giving students hands-on experience and pathways into careers in healthcare, technology, skilled trades, early childhood education and other fields. But building a successful CTE program takes more than the right curriculum and equipment. It also requires the everyday supplies and operational support that keep those programs ready for students.

When the Classroom Looks Like the Workplace

CTE environments are designed to mirror professional settings. A healthcare lab needs to be stocked and organized like a clinical environment. An eSports space needs functioning technology, organized equipment and reliable accessories. An early childhood classroom needs appropriate materials, storage and sanitation supplies.

Keeping these environments ready can create an operational challenge for districts, particularly as programs expand and schools support more specialized learning spaces.

The Work Behind the Program

Teachers and program leaders shouldn’t have to spend valuable time tracking down basic supplies, managing multiple vendors or finding last-minute solutions when something runs out.

CTE programs can require a wide range of products, from PPE and cleaning supplies to furniture, storage, technology accessories and classroom essentials. Managing those purchases across multiple suppliers can add complexity and make it harder to plan ahead.

A more strategic approach to sourcing can help districts simplify purchasing while giving educators more time to focus on instruction.

A Simpler Approach to Purchasing

Through the NPPGov cooperative contract with Staples Business, education members have access to a broad range of products that can support CTE programs and other school operations.

Consolidating more purchases with one supplier can help districts simplify sourcing and manage the everyday products their programs depend on. Staples can support needs including:

• Janitorial, sanitation and Safety supplies specifically associated with CTE programs
• PPE and other essential products
• CTE-focused furniture and storage
• Technology accessories and office products
• CTE classroom and daily operational essentials

Plan for the Whole Program

When districts launch new pathways or plan future CTE investments, it’s important to look beyond major equipment purchases. The everyday supplies and operational processes supporting those environments are also essential to keeping programs ready throughout the school year.

CTE programs are designed to prepare students for the workplace. Keeping those learning environments organized, equipped and operational helps create a stronger experience for students—and gives educators the support they need to focus on teaching.

NPPGov education members can use the Staples Business cooperative contract to simplify purchasing and support the everyday needs of their CTE programs and other school operations.

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