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Douglas County highlights CTE gains, new work-based learning position
Summary
District CTE director presented student outcomes, new equipment and a $107,941 grant that funded program expansion and a work-based learning coordinator position; board and community members praised industry ties and student certification opportunities.
Mr. Balagadd, the district’s career and technical education (CTE) presenter, told the Board of Trustees that CTE enrollment and performance remain strong and that recent grant money has funded new equipment and staff positions.
Balagadd said the programs increase attendance and graduation rates and provide students with job-ready skills. "They graduate at higher rates than students that are not in career and tech ed," he said. He noted a districtwide effort to give students industry-recognized credentials and workplace-readiness training.
The presentation summarized program-of-study offerings, student organizations and assessment results. Balagadd described state-mandated end-of-program exams and the workplace readiness skills assessment (WRS), which…
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