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Rising Demand for Career Education Prompts College Board to Expand Its Footprint

Source Link https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/rising-demand-for-career-education-prompts-college-board-to-expand-its-footprint/2026/01 Why this move matters now for districts under pressure to prove outcomes For years, families were told the same formula: take rigorous academics, apply to college, and…

Bob Young March 14, 2026

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Setting the Tone for CTE: House Hearing Highlights Apprenticeships, Awareness, and Small-Business Workforce Strain

House leaders examined Career and Technical Education, apprenticeships, and small-business workforce strain. This analysis highlights practical implications for schools, employers, and policymakers.

Bob Young March 13, 2026

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For Parents: Touring a Career and Technical Center

To make the most of your visit, you need to look beyond the shiny equipment and focus on the outcomes. A Career and Technical Center (CTC) is essentially a workforce…

S. Y. December 28, 2025

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US Senate Hearing Explores New Paths to High-Paying Careers

On December 9, the Senate held a hearing titled “Building Pathways: Advancing Workforce Development in the 21st Century.” The meeting brought together education leaders and business experts to discuss how…

S. Y. December 22, 2025

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Occupational Advisory Committees (OACs) – Life blood of a CTE program

How a CTE program differs from a high school elective course. The Occupational Advisory Committee (OAC) serves as a vital link between Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs and the…

S. Y. December 20, 2025

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Decoding and Promoting the PA CTE SOAR Program

https://youtu.be/vvPrqrgEyn4 SOAR (Students Occupationally and Academically Ready) is Pennsylvania’s system of statewide program articulations. A CTE SOAR articulation links a named high-school Program of Study (POS) to specific courses or…

S. Y. December 11, 2025

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What do you think about Career and Technical Education?

S. Y. November 27, 2025

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For Parents: Middle School to Post-Secondary Map

The Middle School to Post-Secondary Map Choosing between a Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathway and a Traditional Academic pathway is about matching the learning environment to the student’s long-term…

S. Y. November 25, 2025

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Paving the Way to college: SOAR & local articulations

Career & Technical Education (CTE) students in Pennsylvania can turn strong high-school technical work into real college credit. There are two common routes: SOAR (statewide) articulations and local/program-to-program articulations. Both…

S. Y. November 25, 2025

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What Is a CTSO — and Why It Matters

CTSO stands for Career and Technical Student Organization. These are student-run (with adult/advisor support) organizations that tie directly into Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs in high schools and colleges.…

S. Y. November 24, 2025