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Gilbert Public Schools highlights CTE growth, certifications and industry partnerships
Summary
District CTE leaders told the governing board that program completers graduate at high rates and increasingly earn industry-recognized credentials. Presenters described a multi-pronged CTE model, workforce-aligned program forecasting and efforts to expand student access and employer advisory engagement.
Gilbert Public Schools officials presented an academic spotlight on Career and Technical Education (CTE), reporting increased student participation, higher completion rates and rapid growth in industry certifications.
Doug Daley, director of Career and Technical Education, told the governing board that CTE uses a four‑pronged model — classroom instruction, hands‑on labs, work‑based learning and leadership development — to prepare students for college and careers. Daley said the district runs 21 CTE programs comprising 108 distinct courses and that some technical programs (agriscience and automotive) require three years to…
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