Career and Technical Education

School-to-Work Program Participation and the Post-High School Employment of Young Adults with Disabilities

This report assesses the efficacy of specific types of school-based and work-based initiatives on students with disabilities. Data analysis was conducted with national longitudinal data. The results suggest that the various initiatives (job shadowing, mentoring, internships, career major etc) effectively facilitate vocational success for this population. School-based programs were associated with stable and full-time employment, and work-based programs typically increased the likelihood that youth with disabilities will gain employment with fringe benefits.

Career and Technical Education Transition Programs: Effects of Dual Credit Participation on Postsecondary Readiness, Retention, Graduation, and Time to Degree

This study analyzes Career Technical Education (CTE) transition programs, which aim to create formal partnerships between secondary and postsecondary institutions and support the completion of a degree program. Longitudinal academic achievement data from 6,000 students who transitioned into college were used to determine the effects of participation in CTE on student outcomes.

Career and Technical Education in New York State: Final Evaluation Report 2005-2006

This study examines the implementation and impact of New York State’s career technical education (CTE) programs. CTE student’s courses, graduation rates, perceptions and academic achievement were reviewed from nine CTE sites. Results revealed that students in these programs are generally offered curricula that are characterized by rigorous standards and perform at par with their non-CTE classmates.

Raising Academic Standards and Vocational Concentrators: Are They Better Off Or Worse Off?

This paper explores the affect of more rigorous graduation requirements on learning, college attendance, course taking and employment outcomes for vocational concentrators and non-concentrators. Longitudinal data was collected from a nationally representative sample of students, which followed them from 8th grade through eight years after high school graduation. The analysis showed that requiring a higher number of academic credits to graduate and Minimum Competency Exams help high school graduates’ success in the labor market, but lowers their probability of receiving a college degree.

The Impacts of Career-Technical Education on High School Completion and Labor Market Success

This report analyzes the effect of vocational education on high school students’ academic effort and graduation rates. International cross-section data showed that nations (e.g. graduation rates from upper secondary school in Europe, Australia and North America and the correlation with enrollment in career-tech programs) that enroll a large portion of high school students in vocational programs have higher attendance rates and high school completion rates.

Career and technical education pathway programs, academic performance and the transition to college and career

This study examines the effect of career and technical education (CTE) transition programs on secondary student matriculation to postsecondary education. The study has 2 components 1) comparing secondary CTE and non-CTE students on academic experiences, achievement and transition to college and 2) exploring the effect of CTE programs on postsecondary students’ transition experiences and outcomes. Results revealed that participation in CTE programs were linked to outcomes such as: increased academic achievement, enrollment in dual-credit courses and college readiness.

Outcomes and Measures for College and Career Success: How Do We Know When High School Graduates Meet Expectations?

This brief, the fourth in the College and Career Development Organizer series, summarizes the outcomes and measures of college and career success that have been collected and organizes this information into three key threads: 1) On-track indicators; 2) Attainment and authentication; 3) Accountability and improvement feedback. Along with a brief description of each thread, key components are highlighted and examples of each type of outcome and measure are provided.

Pathways and Supports for College and Career Preparation: What Policies, Programs, and Structures Will Help High School Graduates Meet Expectations?

This brief, the third in the College and Career Development Organizer series, summarizes the pathways and supports of college and career preparation that have been collected and organizes this information into three key threads: 1) Personalized Learning Supports; 2) Rigorous Programs of Study; 3) Aligned Resources, Structures, and Supports. Along with a brief description of each thread, key components are highlighted and examples of each type of pathway and support are provided.

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