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State board official says career-technical education seats and credentials surged; student leaders describe benefits
Summary
The Senate Education Committee heard a presentation from Josh Whitworth, executive director for the Idaho State Board of Education, on rapid growth in career and technical education (CTE). Two student leaders from CTSOs described how CTE and Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) have shaped their leadership and career plans.
Josh Whitworth, executive director for the Idaho State Board of Education, told the Senate Education Committee that Idaho's career and technical education (CTE) system has expanded sharply and is positioned to meet workforce demand.
"Our mission is to prepare Idaho's youth and adults for high-skill, in-demand careers," Whitworth said, describing work that spans middle and high school CTE courses through the state's technical college system and related adult-education programming. He told the committee the division oversees programs including fire-service and motorcycle training used by rural communities.
Whitworth provided several statistics: he said CTE programs grew about 49% over…
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