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NYSUT President Melinda Person meets with teacher Rebecca Breeyear and Capital Region BOCES Teachers Association President Katie DiPierro in September.
NYSUT President Melinda Person meets with teacher Rebecca Breeyear and Capital Region BOCES Teachers Association President Katie DiPierro in September.
But equally important is that CTE courses bring joy and curiosity to both teaching and learning. Educators can meet kids at their unique levels and impart the kinds of skills that students are excited to explore. Kids say their CTE projects are so engaging that they sometimes forget they’re in school.
That is why NYSUT is fighting for the funding our CTE programs desperately need.
More funding means expanding access for students, updating equipment and technology to reflect industry standards, and ensuring there are enough instructors to provide high-quality education.
At this moment, when vital sectors across the state are facing workforce shortages and students are seeking meaningful career pathways, investing in CTE is not just an option — it’s a necessity.
And at this moment, when so many issues threaten to divide us, investing in CTE consistently emerges as a point of deep agreement across entire communities.
From healthcare, to cybersecurity, to advanced manufacturing, Career and Technical Education is the missing link to filling workforce gaps and driving economic growth across our state. These opportunities must be available to all students, regardless of their ZIP code.
We cannot afford to shortchange these programs, and together we will make sure that CTE becomes a strong, supported pillar of New York’s education system.
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