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? February is Career & Technical Education Month! ?? Some quick facts from "5 Proven Benefits of Career & Technical Education" by: Jonathan Arnholz, NCCER Social Media Specialist?(2/22): "In addition to learning valuable skills, career and technical education students are often able to earn industry-recognized credentials and certifications from their courses." "A recent study showed that CTE concentrators were 7% more likely than non-CTE concentrators to graduate from high school on time. Another study shows that CTE students have a 94% high school graduation rate." ?"94% of parents [are] in favor of expanding access to these programs." Take a look: https://lnkd.in/d_FRu3c8 Partnership for Career Development Partnership for Career Development Capital Area Intermediate Unit Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC Dauphin County Tech School Cumberland Perry Area Career & Technical Center Carlisle Area School District Franklin County Career and Technology Center Pennsylvania Department of Education Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry Career Services and Co-operative Education #workbasedlearning #careerawareness

Some experts say that California could look to Texas for career education ideas as families and?students increasingly?question the long-term value?and costs of a traditional four-year college diploma. While higher education enrollments suffered pandemic-era drops nationally, community colleges that concentrate on vocational programs showed a 16% increase last fall. That’s a sizable rise compared with two-year public schools that transfer students to universities — those saw an increase of less than 1%,?federal statistics?show. More than anything, some experts say, Texas State Technical College's focus almost entirely on job training and career preparation gives it a leg up and has boosted its enrollment much faster than regular community colleges since the pandemic losses.

This is how it is done and Texas is again leading the way. The Texas State Technical College System is implementing career education programs in Texas, which are closely tied to specific industries and aim to prepare students for high-wage jobs. These programs, modeled after Texas's approach, emphasize collaboration between schools and industry partners to offer students hands-on experience and relevant skills. They are not following the community college model, but charting a different path. This is exciting to see! #education https://lnkd.in/g5ZZMRXn

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Listen, I'm all-in on the increase in young people choosing a career in the trades. I'm encouraging my nephew in this pursuit right now. But headlines like this one irk me: https://lnkd.in/ehVb7vE6 One of the three examples the article cites went to a technical school and got an associate degree! Guess what, folks? That's COLLEGE! And it can help a lot of young people get a great start in the trades. Did you know that, in the state of Kentucky at least, time spent enrolled in postsecondary technical educational programs often counts as years of work experience toward earning a journeyman's license in that trade? And that thanks to programs like the Kentucky Work Ready Scholarship, that education often comes at no or low cost? In other words, the opportunity cost of starting a trades career at a community college or technical school versus going to work right out of high school can be relatively low. College and trade careers don't have to be an "either/or" choice. They can be, and in many cases should be, a "both/and" proposition. Community colleges and technical schools are an awesome way to get started in the trades. Encourage young people to explore ALL their options out of high school and find what works best for them.

In this article, explore how Bismarck Public Schools is the best in the Midwest for career technical education. #CareerEducation #CTE #StudentSuccess https://hubs.ly/Q02RH-g40

DID YOU KNOW? ?????? Despite federal funding through Perkins V legislation, Career and Technical Education (CTE) is often the lowest priority of a school budget. Schools receiving this funding must establish a local advisory committee that enables local business leaders to get involved. HOW TO GET INVOLVED ?? Contact your local school to inquire about partnership or apprenticeship opportunities, or if the school has a CTE program, ask about serving on the advisory board. Partner with Explore The Trades to help bring trades awareness and on-demand educational tools to educators, parents, and students to set the stage for the future workforce: https://lnkd.in/esaqyakw WHAT WE'RE DOING ABOUT IT ?? Explore The Trades provides classroom resources to schools across the country to set the stage for skilled trades exploration. These resources help bridge the information gap between education and industry. Follow the link to learn more: https://lnkd.in/dqbZ3H3 #WorkforceWednesday #Plumbing #Heating #Cooling #Electrical #SkilledTrades #LaborShortage #CareerandTechnicalEducation

As technical schools fail, attitudes toward career education must change. Attitudes toward four-year college degrees have changed rapidly over the past decade, yet schools that offer career-focused associates degrees are still struggling to recruit. Unfortunately for students well-suited for career and technical education (CTE), the stigma against foregoing college remains intense. The recent failures of Pittsburgh Technical College and Triangle Tech, two schools that train young people (and older people) for careers as skilled workers, showcase the disruption in all types of higher education from economic and demographic shifts. It’s easy, in a world that has come to see four-year colleges as the only worthy post-secondary education, to consider these closures beneath notice. https://loom.ly/jfQeQPg

A recent EdSource article on Texas-style career education underscores the importance of preparing students with job-ready skills and the innovative approach Texas State Technical College has taken to do this so successfully. By tying educational programs to industry demands and wages, TSTC effectively bridges the gap between education and employment, benefiting both students and employers. This is the core of our mission at SkillsEngine and we are proud to be part of the work that TSTC is doing helping students and employers in Texas. Read the full article to learn more about how TSTC is leading the way: https://lnkd.in/gnP4ymhK #CareerEducation #WorkforceDevelopment #IndustryAlignment

The more I talk to recent college graduates, the more I am convinced that colleges will not survive the next decade as they are currently constructed. I believe they will be replaced by workforce development projects, the train people for specific careers carpentry to passing the bar. I do not know of a single person, but I have talked about their college education with they do not agree that four years of college could be simply accomplished in one year. Why do we continue to defy common sense? College education costing $200,000 or more simply has no no investment rationale. Let me know if you agree.