Career and Technical Education

Career and Technical Education (CTE), formerly known as Vo-Tech, gives students real-world, hands-on experience in a variety of employment fields and offers opportunities for dual credit courses and Industry-Recognized Credentials that can give students an advantage after graduation. In Missouri, about 65 percent of high school students are enrolled in at least one CTE course or program. Despite indicators of CTE success – 95 percent of 2017 CTE graduates are employed, in college or serving in the military – there is room for enrollment growth.

The survey below asks questions about your general perception of CTE programs, including Agriculture, Business, Marketing, Health, Family and Consumer Sciences, Technical Sciences (e.g. Automotive, Collision Repair, Computer, Construction, Law Enforcement, Machining, Welding, etc.), and Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Choose questions that are appropriate for the way you identify yourself for the survey – student, parent, educator or business leader. If you fit into more than one of those groups, i.e. business leader and parent, please take the survey for each group, once from one perspective and once from the other. Please choose the answer that most closely represents your perceptions, ranging from strongly agree to strongly disagree or don’t know.

Please complete the survey by April 12. Thank you!

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* General Questions

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Somewhat Agree	Somewhat Disagree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree	Don't Know
Career and Technical Education can be a pathway into college for some students.	Career and Technical Education can be a pathway into college for some students. Strongly Agree	Career and Technical Education can be a pathway into college for some students. Agree	Career and Technical Education can be a pathway into college for some students. Somewhat Agree	Career and Technical Education can be a pathway into college for some students. Somewhat Disagree	Career and Technical Education can be a pathway into college for some students. Disagree	Career and Technical Education can be a pathway into college for some students. Strongly Disagree	Career and Technical Education can be a pathway into college for some students. Don't Know
Students taking CTE courses are socioeconomically and racially diverse.	Students taking CTE courses are socioeconomically and racially diverse. Strongly Agree	Students taking CTE courses are socioeconomically and racially diverse. Agree	Students taking CTE courses are socioeconomically and racially diverse. Somewhat Agree	Students taking CTE courses are socioeconomically and racially diverse. Somewhat Disagree	Students taking CTE courses are socioeconomically and racially diverse. Disagree	Students taking CTE courses are socioeconomically and racially diverse. Strongly Disagree	Students taking CTE courses are socioeconomically and racially diverse. Don't Know
CTE-related professions pay less than fields requiring a four-year degree.	CTE-related professions pay less than fields requiring a four-year degree. Strongly Agree	CTE-related professions pay less than fields requiring a four-year degree. Agree	CTE-related professions pay less than fields requiring a four-year degree. Somewhat Agree	CTE-related professions pay less than fields requiring a four-year degree. Somewhat Disagree	CTE-related professions pay less than fields requiring a four-year degree. Disagree	CTE-related professions pay less than fields requiring a four-year degree. Strongly Disagree	CTE-related professions pay less than fields requiring a four-year degree. Don't Know
The name “Career and Technical Education” has a negative connotation.	The name “Career and Technical Education” has a negative connotation. Strongly Agree	The name “Career and Technical Education” has a negative connotation. Agree	The name “Career and Technical Education” has a negative connotation. Somewhat Agree	The name “Career and Technical Education” has a negative connotation. Somewhat Disagree	The name “Career and Technical Education” has a negative connotation. Disagree	The name “Career and Technical Education” has a negative connotation. Strongly Disagree	The name “Career and Technical Education” has a negative connotation. Don't Know
CTE tends to focus on students who probably won’t go to college.	CTE tends to focus on students who probably won’t go to college. Strongly Agree	CTE tends to focus on students who probably won’t go to college. Agree	CTE tends to focus on students who probably won’t go to college. Somewhat Agree	CTE tends to focus on students who probably won’t go to college. Somewhat Disagree	CTE tends to focus on students who probably won’t go to college. Disagree	CTE tends to focus on students who probably won’t go to college. Strongly Disagree	CTE tends to focus on students who probably won’t go to college. Don't Know
Students in CTE programs are as respected as those who take more traditional classes.	Students in CTE programs are as respected as those who take more traditional classes. Strongly Agree	Students in CTE programs are as respected as those who take more traditional classes. Agree	Students in CTE programs are as respected as those who take more traditional classes. Somewhat Agree	Students in CTE programs are as respected as those who take more traditional classes. Somewhat Disagree	Students in CTE programs are as respected as those who take more traditional classes. Disagree	Students in CTE programs are as respected as those who take more traditional classes. Strongly Disagree	Students in CTE programs are as respected as those who take more traditional classes. Don't Know
CTE is just as important as subjects such as math, English, science and social studies.	CTE is just as important as subjects such as math, English, science and social studies. Strongly Agree	CTE is just as important as subjects such as math, English, science and social studies. Agree	CTE is just as important as subjects such as math, English, science and social studies. Somewhat Agree	CTE is just as important as subjects such as math, English, science and social studies. Somewhat Disagree	CTE is just as important as subjects such as math, English, science and social studies. Disagree	CTE is just as important as subjects such as math, English, science and social studies. Strongly Disagree	CTE is just as important as subjects such as math, English, science and social studies. Don't Know
Courses should be taught by combining classroom teaching with content about related careers.	Courses should be taught by combining classroom teaching with content about related careers. Strongly Agree	Courses should be taught by combining classroom teaching with content about related careers. Agree	Courses should be taught by combining classroom teaching with content about related careers. Somewhat Agree	Courses should be taught by combining classroom teaching with content about related careers. Somewhat Disagree	Courses should be taught by combining classroom teaching with content about related careers. Disagree	Courses should be taught by combining classroom teaching with content about related careers. Strongly Disagree	Courses should be taught by combining classroom teaching with content about related careers. Don't Know
Classes should teach students how to take what they learn and apply it to a real world situation.	Classes should teach students how to take what they learn and apply it to a real world situation. Strongly Agree	Classes should teach students how to take what they learn and apply it to a real world situation. Agree	Classes should teach students how to take what they learn and apply it to a real world situation. Somewhat Agree	Classes should teach students how to take what they learn and apply it to a real world situation. Somewhat Disagree	Classes should teach students how to take what they learn and apply it to a real world situation. Disagree	Classes should teach students how to take what they learn and apply it to a real world situation. Strongly Disagree	Classes should teach students how to take what they learn and apply it to a real world situation. Don't Know
The most important thing schools should do is to teach the skills needed in the workplace.	The most important thing schools should do is to teach the skills needed in the workplace. Strongly Agree	The most important thing schools should do is to teach the skills needed in the workplace. Agree	The most important thing schools should do is to teach the skills needed in the workplace. Somewhat Agree	The most important thing schools should do is to teach the skills needed in the workplace. Somewhat Disagree	The most important thing schools should do is to teach the skills needed in the workplace. Disagree	The most important thing schools should do is to teach the skills needed in the workplace. Strongly Disagree	The most important thing schools should do is to teach the skills needed in the workplace. Don't Know
The most important thing schools should do is to teach courses that meet college entrance requirements.	The most important thing schools should do is to teach courses that meet college entrance requirements. Strongly Agree	The most important thing schools should do is to teach courses that meet college entrance requirements. Agree	The most important thing schools should do is to teach courses that meet college entrance requirements. Somewhat Agree	The most important thing schools should do is to teach courses that meet college entrance requirements. Somewhat Disagree	The most important thing schools should do is to teach courses that meet college entrance requirements. Disagree	The most important thing schools should do is to teach courses that meet college entrance requirements. Strongly Disagree	The most important thing schools should do is to teach courses that meet college entrance requirements. Don't Know
The most important thing schools should do is to teach courses that meet high school graduation requirements.	The most important thing schools should do is to teach courses that meet high school graduation requirements. Strongly Agree	The most important thing schools should do is to teach courses that meet high school graduation requirements. Agree	The most important thing schools should do is to teach courses that meet high school graduation requirements. Somewhat Agree	The most important thing schools should do is to teach courses that meet high school graduation requirements. Somewhat Disagree	The most important thing schools should do is to teach courses that meet high school graduation requirements. Disagree	The most important thing schools should do is to teach courses that meet high school graduation requirements. Strongly Disagree	The most important thing schools should do is to teach courses that meet high school graduation requirements. Don't Know
Schools should work with local employers to stay in touch with what skills are needed in the workplace.	Schools should work with local employers to stay in touch with what skills are needed in the workplace. Strongly Agree	Schools should work with local employers to stay in touch with what skills are needed in the workplace. Agree	Schools should work with local employers to stay in touch with what skills are needed in the workplace. Somewhat Agree	Schools should work with local employers to stay in touch with what skills are needed in the workplace. Somewhat Disagree	Schools should work with local employers to stay in touch with what skills are needed in the workplace. Disagree	Schools should work with local employers to stay in touch with what skills are needed in the workplace. Strongly Disagree	Schools should work with local employers to stay in touch with what skills are needed in the workplace. Don't Know
CTE courses should provide high-quality, work-based learning experiences.	CTE courses should provide high-quality, work-based learning experiences. Strongly Agree	CTE courses should provide high-quality, work-based learning experiences. Agree	CTE courses should provide high-quality, work-based learning experiences. Somewhat Agree	CTE courses should provide high-quality, work-based learning experiences. Somewhat Disagree	CTE courses should provide high-quality, work-based learning experiences. Disagree	CTE courses should provide high-quality, work-based learning experiences. Strongly Disagree	CTE courses should provide high-quality, work-based learning experiences. Don't Know

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