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District highlights career‑technical gains, asks for targeted funding for Westech and transport support for countywide choice programs
Summary
Superintendent Michael Burke and board members described growth in ACE diplomas, industry certifications and dual‑enrollment successes and asked lawmakers for targeted state appropriations for Westech and Roosevelt, plus continued Tri‑Rail support to sustain countywide choice transportation. Delegation members emphasized pilot models for CTE and
District leaders used the joint briefing to outline growth in career and technical education programs and asked the delegation for targeted support for local workforce pathways.
Burke said Palm Beach County is a national leader in ACE diplomas and reported more than 21,000 students attempted an industry certification exam last school year with roughly a 75 percent pass rate. He described partnerships with local employers — for example, White's Construction and Jupiter Medical…
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