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Building Skills That Lead to Careers
02/24/2026
How Credential Alignment Strengthens Funding Approval
02/12/2026
Industry-recognized credentials help CTE programs prove outcomes, strengthen grant justification, and build clear career pathways. Explore credential-aligned training solutions.
3D Printing Connects Classroom Learning to Real Workforce Skills Across Multiple CTE Pathways
02/03/2026
Equip your technical education program with 3D printing capabilities to support advanced manufacturing. Explore benefits, pathways, lab planning, and request a program plan today.
Designing Welding Labs That Support Safer Training, Better Skills, and Real-World Readiness
01/29/2026
Thoughtful welding lab layouts improve safety, engagement, and skill development. Learn how visibility, workflow, and design impact student success.
Technologies Reshaping Transportation: The Workforce and Skills Gap They Are Creating
01/27/2026
As transportation technologies evolve faster than workforce training, hands-on, ASE-aligned education is essential to closing the skills gap and preparing job-ready talent.
01/20/2026
New vehicle technologies—from EVs to autonomous systems—are outpacing traditional training. This article helps educators understand the skills gap shaping automotive pathways.
Proving Skills in a Skills-Driven Economy
08/13/2025
Micro-credentials give CTE graduates a portfolio of proven skills—making competencies visible to employers, aligning with industry standards, and supporting lifelong learning.
A Must-Read for Workforce Development Leaders
04/26/2025
Bridging America’s Skills Gap by Mark Goodman and Chris Harris explores the U.S. workforce shortage and offers actionable strategies for closing it. A must-read for leaders, educators, and policymakers.
Why More Organizations Are Turning to Heavy Equipment Simulators
04/09/2025
Discover how CM Labs' simulation-based training improves safety, reduces costs, and accelerates learning for heavy equipment operators. Learn why schools, contractors, and unions are choosing virtual training systems.
How Stratasys Is Shaping the Future of CTE
03/27/2025
Discover how integrating Stratasys 3D printers into CTE programs can enhance hands-on learning, foster innovation, and prepare students for in-demand careers in additive manufacturing. Learn about recommended classroom 3D printers, materials, and the benefits of NOCTI-backed Stratasys AM Certifications.
