Strategic CTE Planning
Jim Orth will assist you in developing a long-term CTE plan for your school or district. He is experienced in working with teachers, administrators, directors, architects, purchasing agents, and others to create dynamic CTE spaces and programs. Jim is knowledgeable about a wide variety of CTE programs, facilities, and equipment while ready to help innovate if you’re ready to try something less traditional.
What people are saying.
“Jim is a leader, innovator, and collaborator. His ability to think strategically and manage both internal and external stakeholders will benefit any organization in advancing its CTE programs. In Salem-Keizer, Jim expanded our programming from 29 to 54 CTE programs and implemented programming such as integrated instruction, industry partnerships, and professional skills training for students. You’ll love his strategic thinking combined with practical approach. Jim’s a good human, with a heart for people and wit and wisdom that makes working with him an enjoyable and productive experience for all.”
— Christy Perry, Superintendent, Salem-Keizer Public Schools
“Jim’s ability to engage industry leaders in support of advancing career and technical education programs in the Salem-Keizer School District is truly amazing. He worked tirelessly to create a comprehensive vision for CTE investments and program expansion within the district that resulted in tens of millions of dollars of new and expanded program offerings as part of the over $750 million 2018 General Obligation program.”
— Mike Wolfe, Chief Operations Officer, Salem-Keizer Public Schools
“Jim is a creative problem-solver with the ability to think across multiple systems and find unique and elegant solutions to the challenges we face in public education. His experience and his skill at examining situations from diverse perspectives serves him well as a sense-maker, innovator, and facilitator.”
— Rhonda Rhodes, Principal, Salem-Keizer Career Technical Education Center (CTEC)