When adults communicate high expectations while providing support, guidance, and encouragement, students frequently exceed what others thought they could accomplish.
Employers are actively seeking the next generation of skilled professionals and are eager to form partnerships that prepare students for future careers.
New surveys show graduates are unprepared to use AI professionally and fear entry-level jobs will be replaced. Employers are confirming their anxieties.
Career exploration should show students how schoolwork connects to their future paychecks, how personal strengths fit different jobs, and how to find opportunities within their own communities or beyond.
With automation and AI leading to layoffs, CTE programs play a critical role in guiding students toward careers that will always require a human touch.
