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Sep 3, 2024

West Valley school prepares students for robotic future

As Arizona industries demand in career and technical education certificates continues to increase, education districts in the state are continuing to meet that demand with new CTE programs available for […]

Mar 30, 2024

Career and technical education – a future with confidence

CTE programs prove that the American dream doesn’t solely need to revolve around a four-year, university degree. CTE programs create abundant pathways for students by bridging education and the workforce. 

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Jan 22, 2023

Building the future: Trade occupations encouraged as demand for skilled labor grows

The need for skilled people willing to get their hands dirty is growing across the country. But will there be enough craftspeople to meet that demand? The Arizona Commerce Authority estimates that by 2030, the number of people employed in construction and manufacturing jobs in the state is expected to rise 30% and more than 20%, respectively.

Dec 6, 2021

Bill allows CTEs to offer associate degrees

Legislation next year may look to allow career and technical education districts to award associate degrees – something proponents say will help meet various industries’ workforce demands. 

Oct 22, 2021

School board group’s copyrights in crosshairs

ASBA compared its policy services to a Microsoft Word subscription and said that its model policies are its intellectual property.

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Jun 4, 2018

State’s largest trade schools to get additional funds in FY 2019

Amid budget negotiations dominated by talks of pay raises for K-12 teachers, some Arizona trade schools got a long-awaited boost in funding.

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