“Many great-paying, in-demand careers require specialized skills, and CTE programs empower our future workforce with those skills,” Gov. Gianforte said. “Student success, and ultimately the future of Montana, depend on classroom innovation, individualized learning, and work-based learning like what’s offered here at Capital High.” – Montana.gov, November 7, 2022

“’Guaranteeing our students are trained on the latest, most technologically advanced equipment, is an absolute necessity for our progress toward becoming number one in the nation in workforce education,’ said Dr. Henry Mack, Senior Chancellor at the Department of Education. ‘High paying, high skilled jobs await our students, and thanks to these funds, colleges and districts are better resourced to train for the future of work, today.’” – Florida Department of Education, October 28, 2022

“‘It’s such a great opportunity for them,’ Collins said. ‘To walk right into a field that needs some technical, good young people. They’re ready to to walk into the workplace and perform really needed duties’.” – The News Leader Virginia, October 25, 2022

“He has a deep understanding of Career and Technical Education (CTE) and is committed to the benefits CTE provides to students, the development of our workforce pipeline, and a strengthening of our workforce as a result of high-quality, relevant, education.” – ACTE Association for Career & Technical Education, October 20, 2022

“We are so grateful for their generous support to help transform the lives of our students, serve our communities, and create a stronger workforce. The Hormel Foundation’s investment in education through The Hormel Foundation Austin Assurance Scholarship and their support of Agriculture and Food Science programs will impact generations of students and will help ensure our local employers will have a highly skilled and capable workforce.” – ACTE Association for Career & Technical Education, October 20, 2022

“This is what Idaho is all about – connecting Idaho workers with the training and education they need to lead happy, productive careers and help meet local industry needs to ensure the continued strength of our red-hot economy.” – Office of the Governor of Idaho Brad Little, October 12, 2022

“In my experience, students want to know exactly what they need to do, exactly what steps they need to take, and if you can put that in some way engaging to kids, that’s the key, so they know if they want to be an accountant, and stay in Broken Bow, here’s the things I can do to make that happen.” – Sandhills Express, October 5, 2022

“The Association for Career and Technical Education says spring enrollment in construction trade programs is up 19.3%, which is back to pre-pandemic levels and enrollment in mechanic and repair technologies is up 11.5%.” – WCTI12, October 4, 2022

“Much of the struggling work force is due to decades of educators, parents and society pushing students to pursue college after high school instead of apprenticeships or trades, creating a void in these much-needed industries.” – Movieguide, September 27, 2022