Resources

Tracking and the Future of Career and Technical Education: How Efforts to Connect School and Work Can Avoid the Past Mistakes of Vocational Education

  • Research/ Report
February 2020 —

This report by the National Education Policy Center explores the history of vocational education and makes recommendations to school districts and policy makers on how Career Technical Education can avoid the mistakes of the past. 

Hiring in the Modern Talent Marketplace

  • Research/ Report
February 2020 —

This research and report was commissioned by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to better understand the current hiring landscape and provides recent trends.

Preparing Tomorrow’s Workforce: The Global Learning Imperative for Career and Technical Education Programs at Community and Technical Colleges

  • Case Study
  • Research/ Report
January 2020 —

This report from Advance CTE, Asia Society, Longview Foundation, American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) and the Association of Career & Technical Education (ACTE) explores the role postsecondary institutions can play in advancing global competency.

Aligning to Opportunity: State Approaches to Setting High Skill, High Wage and In Demand

  • Research/ Report
January 2020 —

This report from Advance CTE describes approaches that states are taking to partner across agencies to access and review labor market information; develop definitions for high skill, high wage and in demand; provide local flexibility, and disseminate the information widely to key audiences.

State Policies Impacting CTE: 2019 Year in Review

  • Research/ Report
January 2020 —

This paper, produced by Advance CTE, ACTE and ECS, is the seventh 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.  

Strategic Messaging for Effective Communications: Using Research Insights to Connect to Key Audiences

  • Case Study
  • Research/ Report
January 2020 —

This resource from Advance CTE examines key findings from a national survey that explored the attitudes of families and students of those currently enrolled in CTE and those who are prospective students and explores Georgia and North Dakota’s approaches to developing statewide messaging.

Supporting Districts and Schools in their Recruitment Efforts: Stronger Relationships, Better Engagement

  • Case Study
January 2020 —

This resource from Advance CTE examines how Colorado and Idaho developed strategies to connect and support CTE programs at the local level to promote recruitment into the programs.

A Digital Communications Approach: External Communications Strategies Using Online Mediums

  • Case Study
January 2020 —

This resource from Advance CTE examines Washington, Arkansas and Maryland’s digital approaches to educating, informing and building relationships with CTE learners.