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Emerging Careers Come into Focus
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Reese, Susan – Techniques: Connecting Education and Careers (J1), 2010
When career and technological education (CTE) began, known then as vocational technical education, only those with the most vivid imaginations and creative minds could envision it as it is today. Many of today's jobs didn't even exist when the baby boomers entered the workforce. Over the decades, CTE has maintained its commitment to preparing a…
Descriptors: Skilled Workers, Vocational Education, Skill Development, Emerging Occupations
Doubling the Opportunity for Success
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Reese, Susan – Techniques: Connecting Education and Careers (J3), 2008
Dual enrollment programs are a way for teenagers to get started early on their journey to a successful future, and many appear to be taking advantage of the opportunity. This article describes success stories in dual enrollment programs in Louisiana and Texas. Dual enrollment programs in these states are not only giving students an opportunity to…
Descriptors: Credentials, Skilled Workers, Dual Enrollment, Community Colleges
Manufacturing Success
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Reese, Susan – Techniques: Connecting Education and Careers, 2007
According to the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), "manufacturing is the engine that drives American prosperity". When NAM and its research and education arm, The Manufacturing Institute, released the handbook, "The Facts About Modern Manufacturing," in October 2006, NAM President John Engler noted, that…
Descriptors: Technical Education, Manufacturing Industry, Young Adults, Employment Patterns