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PACTA’s State Advocacy Day Amplifies Pennsylvania’s CTE Funding Imperative

Building Momentum for State-Level CTE Investment The Pennsylvania Association of Career and Technical Administrators (PACTA) has announced its 2026 State Advocacy Day and Career and Technical Education (CTE) Day, scheduled…

Bob Young March 24, 2026

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Philadelphia CTE Summer Camp Pipeline Expands 2026 Career Preparation

Source link https://www.philasd.org/blog/2026/03/16/summer2026/ https://www.philasd.org/academics/summerprograms/ Summer is no longer just remediation season in Philadelphia Philadelphia’s 2026 summer announcement is significant for one simple reason: it reframes summer from a recovery gap…

Bob Young March 23, 2026

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PA Uses LCTI Expansion to Showcase Statewide CTE Investment Strategy

Source link https://www.pa.gov/agencies/education/newsroom/lehigh-career-and-technical-institute-expands-opportunities-for-students-prepares-more-young-pennsylvanians-for-good-careers-thanks-to-shapiro-administrations-investments-in-cte https://dced.pa.gov/newsroom/governor-shapiro-announces-new-3-million-investment-to-expand-steamfitters-apprenticeship-program-and-grow-the-commonwealths-workforce-and-economy/ From budget line to classroom reality in Lehigh County Pennsylvania’s recent communications around CTE are notable because they are not just abstract funding announcements. In the…

Bob Young March 23, 2026

Students and instructors in a CTE lab set against a federal policy setting, illustrating FY26 workforce investment

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Federal CTE Investment Reaches $209 Million in FY 2026 as Congress Prioritizes Workforce Development Infrastructure

Source Link: ACTE Policy Watch --- A Legislative Victory for Career Education In a significant demonstration of bipartisan commitment to workforce development, Congress has approved a Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations…

Bob Young March 22, 2026

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Florida Achieves Workforce Education Milestone at Titusville High School

Source Link https://talkoftitusville.com/2026/02/17/florida-achieves-workforce-education-milestone-at-titusville-high-school/ Why this milestone matters beyond one campus Florida’s workforce-education announcement at Titusville High School is not just another ribbon-cutting moment. It is a visible checkpoint in a…

Bob Young March 19, 2026

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Congress Holds Core Perkins Funding Steady in FY26: A Strategy Window for CTE Leaders

Source Advance CTE — Congress Passes Full-Year FY26 Funding Why this federal budget vote matters more than the headline suggests When Congress finalizes a federal education budget, the first public…

Bob Young March 16, 2026

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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

Students in a CTE classroom across healthcare, manufacturing, and IT pathways

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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…

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