Career & Technical Education
Read more about classes and programs that are designed to prepare students for work
What Is Career and Technical Education, Anyway?
Find answers to eight commonly asked questions about career and technical education here.
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Interest in Career and Tech. Ed. Has Jumped. Which Fields Will See the Biggest Growth?
An EdWeek Research Center survey suggests students are showing a greater interest in career-focused courses.
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Q&A
The Struggle to Move From Data to Outcomes in Career and Technical Education
The head of a major organization focused on preparing students for careers talks about its new vision.
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The Job Market Is Changing. How Career and Technical Education Can Keep Up
A new vision from Advance CTE imagines what the future of career education should look like.
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How to Bring More Value to Career-Tech Education Programs
Aligning academic goals to the labor market is critical, according to the Education Commission of the States.
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Discover how CPSB uses partnerships and high-quality digital resources to build equitable, future-ready CTE pathways for every student.
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Reports
Work-Based Learning in Postsecondary Education: Results of a National Survey
Based on a 2025 survey, this report examines key questions about educator perspectives on work-based learning in postsecondary education.
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Spotlight
Spotlight on College and Career Pathways Designed to Serve All Students
CTE is transforming career prep: AI, high-tech training, and real-world learning connect students to in-demand jobs and future-ready skills.
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Ignite middle schoolers’ interest in skilled trades with hands-on learning and real-world projects that build future-ready skills.
Education Funding
The Trump Admin. Says It Supports Career-Tech. Ed. It Canceled CTE Grants Anyway
Nineteen projects—many in rural areas—lost funding that was helping students prepare for college and careers.
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Q&A
Nonprofit Launches New Career-Readiness Effort, Looks Beyond the 'Linear Path'
Digital Promise has launched an initiative to help create career pathways for students.
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Spotlight
Spotlight on Where Learning Meets Opportunity: Connecting Classrooms to Careers Through Real-World Learning
This Spotlight highlights a growing shift toward career-connected learning, which blends academic content with real-world applications.