Career Exploration From Policy to Practice: Influence of Advisory Committees on Education and Employment Outcomes

• In Event: AERA Virtual Poster Session 2
  In Poster Session: Career and Technical Education SIG Poster Session

Abstract

Economic analysts project an increase in future employment opportunities for U.S. workers while also predicting the workforce will be ill-equipped to fill those positions. Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs emerged as a promising opportunity to help meet future employment demands. To address the growing educated worker gap, Congress authorized additional federal funding to increase CTE opportunities. The legislation also mandated advisory committees’ involvement to ensure CTE programs include academic rigor and work-based learning experiences. While federal law requires the formation and use of advisory committees to aid in the implementation of CTE programs, assessing the implementation fidelity of such programs can determine the true impact of CTE and whether these programs can reduce the educated worker shortage.

Authors

• Adele Williams, Baylor University

• Brooke Blevins, Baylor University