This winter, ACTE has created a new Sector Sheet on CTE’s role in developing the education and training workforce with the latest details on occupational demand, the role CTE plays in preparing the workforce for this sector, and descriptions of exemplary programs in education and training.
With the average educator impacting 3,000 learners during their career, the U.S. education and training sector plays a critical role in shaping society. Educators are in high demand, with two-thirds of school district leaders reporting shortages, particularly for special education teachers. The sector is expected to add 920,500 new jobs by 2030, with strong growth for preschool educators, postsecondary instructors, and career counselors and advisers.
CTE programs are at the forefront of preparing individuals for careers in education and training. One example on the secondary level is the Education Career Academy at Millard Public Schools in Omaha, Nebraska. During their senior year, students complete a 108-hour practicum where they work with teachers and build a portfolio of lesson plans. After graduation, learners can receive up to 30 college credits at Metropolitan Community College and the University of Nebraska–Omaha. On the postsecondary level, Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) in Gardner, Massachusetts, offers the Child Development Associate program, which prepares students to work in preschools and child care centers by completing 120 hours of supervised training supported by a video-based classroom observation tool. Program completers can apply their credits toward MWCC’s Associate in Early Childhood Education program.
ACTE’s Sector Sheet series is generously supported by Pearson.
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