Career & Technical Education
Student-Run, Student-Led Enterprises Addressing Current Educational, Economic Needs and Interests
Student-run enterprises offer hands-on entrepreneurial experience, skill-building, and career pathways to prepare students for the future of work.
Preparing Rising Talent: How K–12 Can Unlock a Lifetime of Learning
K–12 education must redefine success, teach postsecondary navigation, and create supportive ecosystems to unlock lifelong learning for all students.
From Readiness to Relevance: 3 Ways to Transform Career Connected Learning
Explore how career-connected learning equips students with skills, exposure, and social capital to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
The Student-Led, Industry-Connected Learning: Voices from the CAPS Network
Explore the transformative impact of Profession Based Learning (ProBL) with CAPS Network, empowering students through real-world industry partnerships.
From Clusters to Culture: Sustaining Readiness Through MAP(s)
Embedding career readiness into district culture ensures sustainable pathways for students, transforming readiness into systemic practice.
Clusters in Action: Building Pathway Ecosystems That Work
Explore Tacoma's pathway ecosystems leveraging CTE clusters, boosting readiness with innovative learning and real-world experience.
The Reboot of Readiness: It’s Time to Take Action in Renovating CTE from the Ground Up
Rebooting CTE to CCR: Tacoma Public Schools leverages Career Clusters for readiness, bridging education with real-world skills and pathways.
From Classroom to Career: How Deeply Embedding Career Clusters Can Help Bridge the Gap
Career Clusters expand beyond CTE, integrating real-world learning for holistic student development and readiness across the education system.
5 Most Versatile Certifications for High School Students
Certifications provide high school students with practical skills, enhancing resumes and opening diverse career opportunities in various fields.
Uplift Education Launches Health Pathways
Uplift Education's new health pathways program offers students career-ready skills in healthcare via work-based learning and dual enrollment.