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
This Q&A looks at vocational education programs of the past to explore how to build equitable CTE programs.
Report
This report draws on interviews to explore how 22 CTE programs adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Blog
Our Equity in CTE Workgroup describes how our network teams are addressing equity in their research.
Study
A new cross-network study is exploring the role of advising on CTE students' postsecondary transitions.
Infographic
This infographic highlights the key findings from an evaluability assessment of 100+ CTE programs.
Training
Become research-savvy with our new self-guided training modules for CTE practitioners and state agency staff.