Virginia’s career and technical education review found regional disparities in access to courses and credentials, according to a state report released Oct. 1. State agencies recommend expanding credentials in underserved areas, prioritizing high-demand fields, strengthening employer partnerships, and improving data transparency to better align student training with workforce needs.
During the last legislative session, the General Assembly authorized the Virginia Board of Education and the Board of Workforce Development to complete a statewide review of all CTE courses, pathways, and industry-recognized credentials offered in Virginia’s public schools.
The work comes as the state seeks to align K-12 educational programming with current and emerging workforce needs.
The Virginia Department of Education acknowledged in the report that the commonwealth’s 10 most frequently earned CTE credentials do not consistently meet expectations for industry recognition and alignment.
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