According to SkillsUSA,

10 million new skilled workers will be needed by 2020 in construction, engineering, manufacturing, and technology.

Employers need CTE students.

NOWCTE

IS THE TIME FOR

Because Career and Technical Education is essential to the economy!

WHY?

Graduation rates jump fromfor students concentrating in CTE programs.

Source: Association for Career & Technical Education

80% to 93%CTE boosts graduation rates!

compete

explore different careers

gain skillsbe creative

problem solve

have fun

Students like to:

prepare for life

learn new fields

Agriculture Workers

A/V TechniciansFinancial Analysts Marketing Gurus

Chefs

HVACR Technicians

Teachers

Healthcare Workers

Welders

Automotive TechniciansArchitects and

Construction Workers

More than 75% of secondary CTE students pursue postsecondary education. Students with a CTE-related degree or certification can earn up to $20,000 more annually than those without CTE training.

IT Experts

Source: Association for Career & Technical Education

What’s Next? Why is CTE

so successful?

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