Career and Technical Education | Youth Policy Lab

Career and Technical Education (CTE) is an essential component of our education system, providing students with the academic, technical, and soft skills necessary for success in college and careers across a wide range of occupations. Through partnerships with school districts and state agencies, Youth Policy Lab has conducted research describing inequities in CTE access and participation, identifying barriers, and bringing stakeholders together to discuss program and policy changes that could expand and improve CTE.

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Projects

Career Pathways in Michigan

Career and Technical Education in Detroit

Career and Technical Education in Kalamazoo

Career and Technical Education in Washtenaw County

Exploring the Role of CTE in Putting High School Students on a Path to Economic Success

Grow Detroit's Young Talent

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Federal funding supports critical education research at the University of Michigan

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Disparities in career, technical education access found in Washtenaw County

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Jacob and Guardiola call for investment to address CTE access inequity across Michigan

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Career and Technical Education Research Team

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