North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 115C. Elementary and Secondary Education § 115C-81.10. Career and technical education

(1) The integration of academic and career and technical education.

(2) A sequential course of study leading to career and college readiness.

(3) Increased student work skill attainment and job placement.

(4) Increased linkages, where geographically feasible, between public schools and community colleges, so the public schools can emphasize academic preparation and the community colleges can emphasize specific job training.

(5) Instruction and experience, to the extent practicable, in all aspects of the industry the students are prepared to enter.