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In this paper, the authors provide a context for education, proposing that a national educational program must serve the nation’s political, social and economic way of life. This is followed by an historical overview of career and technical education (CTE) and CTE teacher education in the United States, and a discussion of the trends and issues impacting CTE teacher education, such as changing approaches to teaching and learning, teacher licensure and standards, and the range of innovative programs now operating in CTE. A futuristic scenario for CTE teacher education is proposed and its elements described. These include goals, curriculum, and instructional strategies. The paper concludes with a number of policy implications at the local, state and national levels, and includes recommendations for closer partnerships between CTE teacher educators and business/industry in order to match the technical and academic knowledge of CTE teachers with employer skill needs.