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Pathways at Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High and Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical Schools were among 18 new career technical education programs receiving state approval Tuesday.
Whittier Tech in Haverhill will offer courses in Construction Craft Laborer, while Essex Tech in Danvers will offer courses in Metal Fabrication and Joining Technologies. They were among 12 high schools statewide to win support.
“Career-connected learning helps students with the applied learning they need for the jobs of today and the future and supports our employers and workforce in meeting high-demand careers,” said Education Secretary Patrick Tutwiler. “The Healey-Driscoll Administration has been focused on expanding access to career-connected learning in traditional high schools and dedicated CTE schools.”
Collectively, an estimated 335 students will graduate from these new programs each year, an average of 18 students for each program and of which at least 200 will be new seats. As part of the administration’s “Reimagining High School” initiative, CTE programs equip students with the skills they need to succeed in today’s job market through development of innovative, applied learning opportunities that align with current industry needs and provide students with high quality learning experiences that enable them to see and understand their future career paths, including continued education.
“Graduates of our CTE programs have the unique opportunity to enter the workforce immediately upon graduation, with industry recognized credentials and real-world experience that affords them a competitive edge,” said Gov. Maura T. Healey. “We’re excited to be expanding CTE programs across the state so that more students than ever before can leave high school with the skills that employers are looking for in in-demand fields like HVAC, manufacturing and health care.”
Components of career technical education programs include at least 900 hours of immersive learning time, co-operative education in partnership with local employers and opportunities to earn high-value industry recognized credentials.