Aligning K-12 and Postsecondary Career Pathways with Workforce Needs

College and Career Readiness / CTE / Members Only / Research / State Policy /

This report provides a first look at state policymaking activity in 13 states. Policy activity summarized here (1) establishes a process for educators and employers to convene and use workforce data to set priorities, and (2) sets forth strategies to enhance and scale up career pathways bridging K-12 and postsecondary, designed to prepare students for high-skill, high-demand jobs.