Research/ Report

This report presents findings from interviews with 22 programs to learn about their responses to the conditions presented by the pandemic. The programs were initially studied for the CTE Research Network’s evaluability assessment (Hughes et al., 2021).1  Recognizing the significant impact of COVID-19 on CTE programs, the Network developed a follow-up study to update the program profiles and identify how program offerings and student participation differed from normal operations.Program changes reviewed included:

Based on an exploratory study at four such colleges, this report introduces a cross-sector pathways model and highlights emerging practices and strategies to strengthen ties between guided pathways colleges and their partners. These strengthened partnerships reduce barriers that students face as they transition between institutions and employers in their journey from high school to college and careers. Using Guided Pathways draws three broad conclusions based on their research:

This report describes states’ progress toward becoming a Career Ready Nation by highlighting findings and recommendations to help business and industry, federal and state agencies, elected officials, and national organizations reflect on the investments and resources needed for support.

This report, an update to the 2014 Making Career Readiness Count from Achieve and Advance CTE, includes state-by-state information on how and which career-ready indicators states are including in their reporting and accountability systems.

Learners with disabilities stand to strongly benefit from participation in CTE when programs are designed to support their needs. Maximizing these outcomes requires states to elevate one-time touchpoints with stakeholders supporting learners with disabilities into strategic cross-sector partnerships. 

This 50-state report reveals key findings on how EPSOs serve CTE learners and provides recommendations for state leaders to leverage state infrastructure and collaboration to advance equity in these experiences.

Every year, 3.7 million learners graduate from American high schools, and most head directly into the workforce, the military or a postsecondary learning experience.

This paper, produced by Advance CTE, ACTE and ECS, is the ninth annual review of CTE and career-readiness policies in the states and territories. The report highlights notable legislation, board rules, executive actions and governor-led initiatives in each state.

This resource from Advance CTE is the third in a series of policy briefs centered on strengthening career pathways. It offers promising practices for leveraging the strengths of state and local leaders to cultivate sustainable, scalable partnerships and advance high-quality career pathways.

This resource from Advance CTE is the fourth in a series of policy briefs centered on strengthening career pathways and offers promising practices for leveraging available federal, state and local funding sources through braiding.