Why Is Career & Technical Education So Important?
Career and technical education provides adults with skills to use in the workforce. In a technologically-advanced society, possessing a high school diploma or a GED is not sufficient for many types of gainful employment, especially in the U.S. Here are five facts about career and technical education that demonstrate why it is important for adults.
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Time Frame
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Career and technical education can be completed to transition directly from a short program (usually six months to three years) to a paying occupation. For example, a student can graduate from some Licensed Practical Nurse programs in one year.
High School Opportunities
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Many vocational and technical programs can be completed during high school. For example, a high school student can graduate with a certificate in cosmetology or a credential as a child development associate if the local school district has developed a vocational track in public high schools.
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Cost Effectiveness
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Career and technical education offered in community colleges, technical and vocational schools is often cheaper than obtaining a four-year degree at a college or university. Students can finish a program in less than four years and typically pay less tuition per course.
Job Skills
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Career and technical education provides job skills that are transferable to the employment sector. When a person completes a program in a vocational or technical school, he can apply for a specific type of job.
Resources
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Career and technical education is funded by the U.S. Department of Education. For resources on how the federal government is helping vocational students to acquire job skills, see Resources below.
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