A new survey of 1,000 college students conducted by McGraw Hill and Hanover Research indicates that although the majority of students believe their education should prepare them for the workforce, only 35 percent of them say college was effective in preparing them for a job and 20 percent feel very prepared for the workforce. The survey’s results reinforce the need for students at both the secondary and postsecondary levels to have access to high-quality CTE, which provides technical and employability skills that are communicated through hands-on learning opportunities.
In addition to respondents’ perceptions of their own workforce readiness, the report includes information about their insights related to their career planning. 67 percent of students reported that they wanted more internships and professional experiences, both examples of work based learning that is a hallmark of high-quality CTE. Furthermore, 61 percent of students report that they want classes that are designed to help them build career skills and 58 percent want more time to focus on career preparation.
CTE programs provide students with foundational technical and employability skills that empower them to enter the workforce ready to hit the ground running, and are fundamentally important to student success. These survey results highlight the need for additional CTE opportunities to prepare students for their careers and to help them achieve their goals. To access McGraw Hill’s new infographic detailing the full survey results, click here.
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