Opinion: 6 Keys to Moving CTE From Pilot to Permanent Part of a Redesigned HS Experience

A growing skills mismatch between applicant qualifications and employer needs is driving interest in work-based learning programs. However, these initiatives often struggle due to a lack of available employers or students. The analysis concludes that success requires developing intentionally designed infrastructure linking schools, employers, postsecondary institutions, and community organizations, rather than merely treating the program as an elective.