November 2022

Beyond the Numbers: Using Qualitative Data to Understand CTE Student and Employer Needs

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 “There was no system in place for employer needs and wants to shape which learning outcomes should be in our courses and programs. We need a way to link those and to give students good feedback on where their competencies are.” –Dr. Wyl McCully

“We want to institutionalize career planning for our students, to ensure alignment and that our students are prepared.” - Dr. Karen Hicks... Read more about Beyond the Numbers: Using Qualitative Data to Understand CTE Student and Employer Needs

Who Succeeds in CTE? Tracking Career and Technical Education Student Outcomes

picture 1 picture 2“The best way to maintain enrollment is to keep the students that came to your college and help them finish their studies.” – Christos Giannoulis

“We found that students who came in seeking a CTE credential are leaving, even though they succeeded in their first term. We just have to figure out how to offer them the right programming at the right time.” – Nichole Jackson... Read more about Who Succeeds in CTE? Tracking Career and Technical Education Student Outcomes