Report on the Career & Technical Education Programs of the Pittsburgh Public Schools

Originally Published:
February 5, 2007

Source:
Chartwell Publication

There has never been a greater need for an integrated career, technical, and academic education system in the United States’ schools than there is today. Career and Technical Education (CTE) in the United States faces a number of challenges, not the least of which being that it still faces the stigma attached to “vocational education” which is frequently regarded as “low-skill occupational training.” The disconnect between CTE and academics fails to recognize and address the rapidly changing nature of the workforce and the skills necessary to succeed in such a dynamic economy.

This report, produced by a multi-disciplinary group led by Susan Sclafani, Managing Director of Chartwell, addresses these issues head on. The team draws on extensive professional experience as well as site visits and interviews conducted in October of 2006.

Report on the Career & Technical Education Programs of the Pittsburgh Public Schools

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