“What many experts call for is better school counseling and connections between high school, college and training programs so that it’s easier for students to understand all their post-high school options. It’s essential, they say, to engage industry and business in course approvals to make sure that students are learning the skills necessary for good jobs in their communities.” – U.S. News & World Report, December 27, 2022

“This program is intended to develop the organizational leadership and management skills of postsecondary CTE professionals, with an emphasis on addressing the needs of underserved populations.” – Association for Career & Technical Education, December 20, 2022

“According to The Manufacturing Institute, between 2015 and 2025, there will be an estimated 3.5 million manufacturing jobs that will need to be filled, and roughly 2 million of those slots won’t be filled.” – NWI.com, December 17, 2022

“The professional skills that they’re gonna get – they can go anywhere with them; they’re enjoying what they’re coming to school for and understanding the application of the core subjects. That makes them understand why they’re taking those courses.” – The Buffalo News, December 12, 2022

“It does this ‘by giving students hands-on opportunities to apply knowledge and skills that they learned in a classroom setting, while at the same time addressing labor market needs.’” – Forbes, December 12, 2022

“Brent Ebner, director of the electrical program, opened the program giving the group some of his background and a summary of what the program will cover in a student’s three years at Williamson. He said they start by learning the fundamentals on small, mobile, wood boards. Throughout this process, students are tested on competency and safety. After mastering on the small boards, students work on projects in the studded rooms for real job site applications. He also said that employment opportunities for graduates of the program are excellent.” – Williamson College of the Trades, December 12, 2022

“The roughly $13.5 million expansion will include bays for automotive repairs, a welding lab, learning spaces and a construction lab.” – Rock River Current, December 7, 2022

“SkillUp Dallas focuses on young adults transitioning to postsecondary learning and careers in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metro Area. The platform aims to help young job seekers explore and prepare for career paths that do not require a degree and find good-paying jobs that align with local industries expected to grow significantly in the coming years such as business, healthcare, supply chain, logistics, and tech.” – Cision PR Newswire, December 6, 2022

“Jenny Geno is the Executive Director of Career and Technical Education at the Saginaw Intermediate School District in Saginaw, Michigan. With 19 years of experience in CTE, Jenny has a deep passion for improving the lives of students and adults through the robust training and career opportunities that CTE offers.” – Michigan Live, December 5, 2022