This report synthesizes the current state of quantitative and causal evidence on the effectiveness of career and technical education (CTE) across secondary, postsecondary, and workforce training contexts, with a primary emphasis on the United States.
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The CTE Research Network 2.0 will build on the resources created and collected by the CTE Research Network 1.0. Select the 'Network 1.0 Studies' box in the left menu to see products from the Network 1.0 projects.
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CTE 2.0
When “Free” Is Not Enough: Informational, Logistical, and Advising Barriers to CTE- Dual Enrollment
This study examines institutional barriers that school, district, and postsecondary personnel identify as limiting students’ access to career and technical education (CTE) focused dual enrollment (CTE-DE) opportunities in Leon County Schools, a mid-sized Florida school district.
College or Career Readiness? Postsecondary and Labor Market Outcomes for Ohio High School Students Earning Industry-Recognized Credentials
This report examines the effects of earning a credential in high school on postsecondary education and labor market outcomes for the 1.3 million Ohio students who entered high school between the school years of 2011–12 and 2019–20.
CTE 2.0
Landscape of Career and Technical Education in Los Angeles Unified School District
This report is the first in a series from an ongoing study that leverages the range of Career and Technical Education (CTE) program models in LAUSD to inform local and national CTE policy.
CTE 2.0
Impacts of Work-Based Learning Programs on Student Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Synthesis
This systematic review and meta-analysis examines the impacts of immersive work-based learning (WBL) programs on learner outcomes.