Systems Alignment

Resources on topics such as secondary and postsecondary partnerships, cross-sector strategies and governance

  • Policy
May 2023

This resource supports state and local leaders in the development of policies and programs that advance the expansion of CTE and work-based learning within and across states.

  • Research/ Report
August 2022

This report, supported by  JPMorgan Chase, examines how youth policy for CTE can be modernized to support learners beyond their K-12 educational careers.

  • Snapshots
June 2022

An overview of Year Two progress and priorities for the Denver, Colorado site.

  • Snapshots
June 2022

An overview of key accomplishments and priorites from Year Two of the New Skills ready network initiative.

  • Research/ Report
February 2022

This Field Guide provides colleges, higher education systems, and state education agencies with a start-to-finish process to guide their own competency-based education (CBE) planning efforts.

  • Guide/Tool
October 2021

This resource serves as the primary evaluation and initial planning tool for state CTE leaders to implement the principles of Without Limits: A Shared Vision for the Future of Career Technical Education through self-assessment questions, sample implementation steps, and an action planning template.

  • Research/ Report
October 2021

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

  • Research/ Report
October 2021

This brief explains how strong state governance structures can support the development and success of high-quality pathways for all learners from K–12 to postsecondary education and career.