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The New CTE Pipeline: How High School Programs Are Reshaping Postsecondary Readiness
As Career and Technical Education continues to evolve, high school programs are no longer simply preparing students for the next step—they are redefining what readiness looks like. Today’s students are entering postsecondary education and the workforce with real-world experience, industry exposure, and developed professional skills that extend far beyond traditional expectations.This session explores how innovative high school CTE programs are building authentic, work-based learning experiences, student-run enterprises, and industry partnerships that mirror real workforce environments. Attendees will gain insight into how these experiences are reshaping student expectations, closing skill gaps, and challenging postsecondary institutions to rethink alignment, instruction, and engagement strategies.Participants will leave with actionable strategies to strengthen partnerships, better support incoming students, and align postsecondary programs with the next generation of career-ready learners.
