FOR PARENTS
Career and Technical Education_______________________________________________________For ParentsNew Age for AdulthoodTechnological innovations over the last 50 years have brought massive career and social changes. Foremost among these is the reclassification of the age that adolescents enter adulthood.> more Why Does CTE Make Sense for the 21st Century?For students, all of whom will work in the 21st Century, Career and Technical Education offers several advantages.> more The Future is not What it Used to BeThis quote by Linda Moakes illustrates the tremendous rate of change that has affected our society in recent years. One analyst states that there has been more technological change in the last 50 years than in the previous 500.> more Student Success Story Profile> moreSalariesIs a College Degree the Only Way to Riches? You may be surprised! It is generally accepted that the more education you have, the more you will earn in your lifetime.> more If the Rock Star thing does not work out?Everybody has dreams! Country music star Alan Jackson wanted to be an entertainer while working at K-Mart. Singer Bette Midler dreamed of a musical career while working as a librarian. Both of these stars had their dreams come true and today, are known throughout the world. However, for every star who makes it, there are 1,000 others who don't.> more What Are Your Dreams?...Is Healthcare in your future? Healthcare is currently the largest industry in America, making up 16% of all the jobs and the industry is going to get even larger.> more How Does Career and Technical Education Fit with College?Currently 8,500 students take Career and Technical Education classes in 10 Chesterfield County High Schools. Approximately 67% of students attending the Chesterfield Technical Center plan to pursue post-secondary education for advanced degrees.> more Attention Parents: College is not enough.It is taking longer to graduate from college than ever before. Besides, not everyone attending is even graduating. Did you know that only 22% of Americans have a 4-year college degree?> more > back to home |
