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Up to the challenge: the role of career and technical education and 21st century skills in college and career readiness

The Association for Career and Technical Education, National Association of State Directors of Career Technical Edu... Show more
The Association for Career and Technical Education, National Association of State Directors of Career Technical Education Consortium and Partnership for 21st Century Skills released this report to highlight the demand for skills in the global economy and the ways in which educators can meet this demand by drawing on both [career and technical education] CTE and 21st-century skills. Show less

Corporate authors: Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE)

Date: 2010

Geographic subjects: United States; North America

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Subjects: Skills and knowledge; Providers of education and training; Vocational education and training ... [+] Show more
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Expanding opportunities: postsecondary career and technical education and preparing tomorrow’s workforce: a position paper, March 2007

This paper outlines the Association for Career and Technical Education’s (ACTE’s) vision on students obtaining adva... Show more
This paper outlines the Association for Career and Technical Education’s (ACTE’s) vision on students obtaining advanced skills in a postsecondary setting to become vital and skilled workers in a competitive society. ACTE recommends postsecondary expectations for all, an integrated education system, curriculum and instructional offerings that link to careers and ensure lifelong learning, portability and transferability of credits, enhanced student supports, increased financial support and innovative approaches to funding. Throughout this paper, ACTE stresses the need to create a system that enables people to access and complete postsecondary education and training throughout their lives that will enable them to secure high-skill, high-wage or high-demand jobs in current or emerging career fields.
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Corporate authors: Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE)

Date: 2007

Geographic subjects: United States; North America

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Series name: ACTE position paper

Subjects: Vocational education and training; Skills and knowledge; Equity ... [+] Show more
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CTE's role in secondary-postsecondary transitions

This issue brief will explore the significant role that career and technical education programs play in aiding stud... Show more
This issue brief will explore the significant role that career and technical education programs play in aiding students' successful transition from secondary to postsecondary education. Through initiatives such as Programs of Study, Dual Enrollment, Tech Prep, and Early and Middle College High Schools, CTE programs are on the front lines of ensuring that all students have opportunities to gain the skills and credentials necessary for success in the 21st century economy.
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Corporate authors: Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE)

Date: 2007

Geographic subjects: United States; North America

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Series name: ACTE issue brief

Subjects: Participation; Vocational education and training; Teaching and learning ... [+] Show more

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Up to the challenge: the role of career and technical education and 21st century skills in college and career readiness

Expanding opportunities: postsecondary career and technical education and preparing tomorrow’s workforce: a position paper, March 2007

CTE's role in secondary-postsecondary transitions