Career and Technical Education: States Aligning Programs to Meet Workforce Needs. The Progress of Education Reform. Volume 15, Number 2

Autor/in	Zinth, Jennifer Dounay
Institution	Education Commission of the States
Titel	Career and Technical Education: States Aligning Programs to Meet Workforce Needs. The Progress of Education Reform. Volume 15, Number 2
Quelle	(2014), (7 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Monographie
Schlagwörter	Vocational Education; Alignment (Education); Labor Needs; Educational Change; State Policy; State Legislation; State Action; Human Capital; Educational Opportunities; Incentives; High School Graduates; Graduation Rate; School Business Relationship; Change Strategies; Knowledge Economy; Management Information Systems; College School Cooperation; Alabama; Florida; Indiana; Kansas; Louisiana; Minnesota; North Carolina; Ohio; Oklahoma; Texas + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Ausbildung; Berufsbildung; Labour needs; Arbeitskräftebedarf; Bildungsreform; Landesrecht; Staatliche Intervention; Humankapital; Bildungsangebot; Bildungschance; Anreiz; High school; High schools; Graduate; Graduates; Oberschule; Absolvent; Absolventin; Lösungsstrategie; Knowledge society; Economy; Wissensgesellschaft; Wirtschaft; Managementinformationssystem
Abstract	Across the 50 states, career and technical education (CTE) programs at the K-12 and postsecondary levels have seen enormous policy action - 2013 alone saw at least 78 substantive policy changes via legislation, state board rules and executive orders specific to CTE and workforce development. What are the drivers behind this sudden policymaker interest? The preambles to and legislative findings in numerous enacted 2013 bills echo a similar refrain: High-skilled workers are necessary for states to compete in a global economy. States must produce greater numbers of individuals holding industry recognized certificates to fill labor market gaps, including in high-wage, high-demand jobs. And governors in many states have made clear that CTE and workforce development remain top priorities in 2014. This year, State of the State addresses in 18 states and the District of Columbia included proposed initiatives or budget increases to expand or enhance the quality of career counseling, CTE and/or workforce development programs. This issue of The Progress of Education Reform explores recent policy trends intended to expand the number of skilled workers trained to fill high-need labor market shortages including: (1) Formalizing avenues for business and industry to inform CTE offerings; (2) Blending high school and postsecondary learning opportunities; (3) Incentivizing completion of industry certifications and credentials; and (4) Expanding opportunities for internships and apprenticeships. (ERIC).
Anmerkungen	Education Commission of the States. ECS Distribution Center, 700 Broadway Suite 1200, Denver, CO 80203-3460. Tel: 303-299-3692; Fax: 303-296-8332; e-mail: ecs@ecs.org; Web site: http://www.ecs.org
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01