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Career pipelines, VR simulations and micro‑credentials: industry and nonprofits seek state support for CTE and career awareness

3310728 · May 6, 2025
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Summary

Industry‑linked schools, nonprofits and private vendors urged the Senate to fund career awareness, VR simulations, micro‑credential pilots and CTE program expansion to align training with employer needs and build local pipelines for aerospace, maritime and advanced manufacturing jobs.

A diverse set of witnesses — including Argonaut (Davis Aerospace & Maritime High School), PATH/PASS STEM workforce collaborative, Transfer (VR career exploration), Charlie Mulligan (micro‑credentialing via esports) and career‑network vendors — urged the Senate to invest in career education, VR career‑exploration tools and teacher upskilling to connect students to in‑demand, well‑paying jobs.

Drew Ferguson (Argonaut) described Davis Aerospace and Maritime High School, a public‑private partnership with Cleveland Metropolitan…

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