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Career Technical Education (CTE) Employment Outcomes Survey 2013: Statewide Results

January 2013

Skills-building students from 35 participating California Community Colleges were surveyed if they met one of the following criteria in 2010-2011, and did not enroll in 2011-2012: earned a certificate of 6 or more units, earned a vocational degree, or earned 9+ CTE units. The survey addressed student perceptions of their CTE program, employment outcomes, and how their coursework and training relate to their current career. It was administered in early 2013 in the following sequence: by email, by US mail, and by telephone. 
 
Study results showed that completing CTE studies and training – whether or not a credential is earned, whether or not a student transfers – is related to positive employment outcomes.  The preponderance of respondents are employed, are working in the same field as their studies or training, and are working full time. Respondents overall posted a 28% increase in their hourly wage after completing their studies at California Community Colleges and the vast majority were satisfied with the education and training they received.

 

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The CTE Employment Outcomes Survey is a statewide study to assess employment outcomes for students who have participated in career technical education (CTE) coursework. 

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Focus Population : CTE students
Author: Kathy Booth, KC Greaney, Rock Pfotenhauer, Kit O’Doherty

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