Expanding the evidence base for
career and technical education
Career and technical education (CTE) prepares students with academic, technical, and employability skills for success in the workplace and in further education. Most high school students take at least one CTE course, and postsecondary students commonly pursue credentials in CTE. However, more research is needed to understand the effects of CTE on student outcomes. The CTE Research Network seeks to meet this need by increasing the number of CTE impact studies and strengthening the capacity of the field to conduct and use rigorous CTE research.
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WHAT'S NEW
Blog
Researcher Shaun Dougherty discusses findings from an impact study of the CT Technical High School System.
Blog
Researcher Rachel Rosen discusses findings from an impact study of the NYC P-TECH Grades 9–14 schools.
Blog
Researcher Julie Edmunds discusses findings from an evaluation of North Carolina's Career & College Promise.
Brief
A new brief from MDRC presents dual enrollment impacts for students attending NYC P-TECH 9–14 Schools.
Article/Op-Ed
See what our network's research teams are learning about the impact of CTE for students.
Brief
This brief provides a descriptive look at noncredit workforce education at a range of community colleges.