Earlier this month, the Fordham Institute released How Aligned is Career and Technical Education to Local Labor Markets? This new report analyzes how well the career and technical education (CTE) courses students take align with national and local labor market demand.
Many of the findings in the Fordham Institute’s report support ExcelinEd’s work in the CTE space. Explore ExcelinEd’s CTE playbook series for steps states can take to ensure their CTE programs lead students to successful career outcomes.
How well are high school CTE classes connecting students with the labor market? New @educationgadfly study investigates #futureofwork https://t.co/KA7zWsyEz0
— The 74 (@The74) April 14, 2019
Concentrating in CTE courses does not necessarily mean students are prepared for the workforce. In fact, fewer than 5 percent of high school students in most states leave with a qualification that is honored by employers. https://t.co/V1drkhTYSV
— Fordham Institute (@educationgadfly) April 15, 2019
Need to better align your school system's #CTE programming to regional industry demand? Many communities are missing out on opportunities to align Perkins V w/ESSA & WIOA – the College, Career, & Life Readiness team @FourPoint_Ed can help! #CCLRhttps://t.co/TufIAv7kPn
— Dr. Rudy Ruiz (@DrRudyRuiz) April 16, 2019
With an 8% increase in graduation rates for career academy students, #CTE programming is a crucial focus for #K12 districts to prepare students for both college and career. https://t.co/z6LmJOLcr5
— Hanover Research (@HanoverResearch) April 14, 2019
