Projections from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce indicate that 72% of jobs in 2031 will require a postsecondary education and/or training.
High-quality career and technical education and work-based learning opportunities can support students’ credential attainment, employment and upward economic mobility through intentional skill development and experiential learning.
This Policy Brief identifies common challenges in providing high-quality CTE and work-based learning and shares how to address them. This brief draws on perspectives from state leaders and policymakers in Delaware, Iowa, Maryland, North Dakota, South Carolina and Washington to help guide leaders with similar challenges in their state.
Interested in learning more?
Check out our 50-State Comparisons on Work-Based Learning and Secondary Career and Technical Education or visit our workforce development topic page.
