Graduation Date
Fall 2023
Document Type
Thesis
Program
Master of Arts degree with a major in Education
Committee Chair Name
Dr. Libbi Miller
Committee Chair Affiliation
HSU Faculty or Staff
Second Committee Member Name
Dr. Amanda Dinscore
Second Committee Member Affiliation
HSU Faculty or Staff
Subject Categories
Education
Abstract
The traditional high school experience in the United States continues to adapt to meet the diverse needs of students. There are now a wide range of avenues to earning high school credit including online learning, hybrid classes, flipped classrooms, early college pathways, STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) models, and others. The shared goals and expectations of these various approaches to high school learning are designed for students to complete their state’s graduation requirements to earn a high school diploma while also preparing them for life after high school. Career and technical education (CTE) is another approach that is attempting to meet the needs of students as well as local economies. Through a series of focus groups made up of current and former CTE students, I documented participants’ responses about how their experiences in CTE have impacted their college and career readiness and personal growth and development.
Citation Style
APA
Recommended Citation
Burtram, Jennifer L., "Impact of career and technical education on student lives" (2023). Cal Poly Humboldt theses and projects. 709.
https://digitalcommons.humboldt.edu/etd/709