Career and Technical Education (CTE) plays a vital role in preparing students for the workforce and postsecondary success. This Spotlight explores innovative approaches to CTE, highlighting strategies for expanding access to college-level coursework and real-world learning experiences. From developing effective career pathway models to integrating workforce skills into academic classes, these articles offer valuable perspectives. Discover how districts are embracing career preparation and more. Articles in this Spotlight include: (1) This Leader Said All Kids Will Do College-Level Work. What It Took to Get There (Sarah Schwartz); (2) This Leader Made the Tagline 'Discover Your Future' Real for Students. Here's How (Lauraine Langre); (3) Boys Think School Is a Waste of Time. Career Pathways Prove Them Wrong (Elizabeth Heubeck); (4) Can the AP Model Work for CTE? How the College Board Is Embracing Career Prep (Ileana Najarro); (5) Even in Academic Classes, Schools Focus on Building Students' Workforce Skills (Matthew Stone); and (6) Can Mastery-Based Learning Replace Seat Time? (Rick Hess). [This Spotlight was sponsored by FlexPoint Education.]