Published: November 15, 2010
IT and Education Professionals Respond to California's Education Crisis - Career Technical Education
IT and Education Professionals Respond to California's Education Crisis
Career Technical Education Website WhyCTE.org Announced
Folsom, CA. In response to the education crisis in California, a consortia of leading IT and education professionals are working together to improve student outcomes and success. The initiative is responding to a crisis of record unemployment, higher than average drop out rates and U.S. government studies predicting a significant shortage of technology professionals in the country within the next three to five years. The consortia members are promoting Career Technical Education (CTE) as an essential strategy and focused on pathways that lead to college and careers.
Press reports reflect that, in the last two decades there has been a significant change in the competitive global landscape, and the next ten years will likely prove to be even more challenging. Despite the best efforts by many dedicated professionals and multiple success stories, California is not adequately preparing students with the skills required for employment in the new millennium. China, India and other emerging markets, on the other hand, are exceeding California's investments in areas of innovation and job creation.
The WhyCTE.org website ( www.whycte.org ) was developed to support high school and community college students with career education resources while supporting state and local education partners with a variety of Career Technical Education (CTE) information to the public and the media.
Information for students, parents, educators and administrators highlight national and state career pathway resources ranging from Information Technology and New Media including information on U.S. Department of Education 16 Career Clusters that link to 70+ more specific Career Pathways - each having their own knowledge and skills requirements. The Career Clusters framework is used to connect students with courses of study and careers.
In addition to the Career Clusters data, the WhyCTE.org website contains:
Answers the question why Career Technical Education (CTE) matters
Features stories and interviews with working professionals and teachers
Highlights CTE News and Policy
Features Third Party Videos
Economic & Workforce Development Resources
Information and links to Career Technical Student Association (CTSO)
The http://WhyCTE.org site is updated hourly.
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