Dedicated K–12 Technology Centers Provide Diverse Range of CTE Options

Rising college costs and projected skills shortages in occupations that don’t require a bachelor’s degree are helping to drive enrollment in K–12 career and technical education programs — which increased 10% between the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school years, according to U.S. Department of Education data. Some districts have added CTE-dedicated facilities that provide a multitude of tech-centric educational amenities, ranging from flight simulators to robotic arms. In Alabama — where the Association for Career and Technical Education anticipates 34% of jobs will require an education beyond high…