In case you missed it, the Center for Analysis of Postsecondary Education and Employment, CAPSEE, has a slew of new reports focused on labor market outcomes for postsecondary education and certificates. Three of particular interest are:
- The Early Impact of Postsecondary Career and Technical Education: Do Workers Earn More in Occupations Related to Their College Major?
- The Value of Postsecondary Credentials in the Labor Market: An Experimental Study
- What about Certificates? Evidence on the Labor Market Returns to Non-Degree Community College Awards in Two States
New Briefs from ECS
Education Commission of the States has released a series of new briefs that may be of interest to the CTE community such as college guidance and student transitions. Be sure to explore the research database for new studies including a new examination of career professionals-turned-teachers.
O*NET Database Updated
The National O*NET Center has completed its annual update to their Tools and Technology database, which includes more than 60,000 tools and technologies and covers the 900+ occupations in its current taxonomy. Check it out today!
Andrea Zimmermann, State Policy Associate