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Laredo College launches Fiber Optic Technician training to build South Texas telecom workforce

Source Link https://www.laredo.edu/news/2026/02/LC-fiber-optic-technician.html Why this launch matters right now for regional economies When people hear “broadband expansion,” they usually think about maps, grants, and internet speeds. The less visible part…

Bob Young March 15, 2026

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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