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CTE leaders outline statewide changes, apprenticeship growth and capacity constraints

Wicomico County Board of Education · April 28, 2026
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Wicomico County CTE staff told the board an external Maryland Workforce Investment Board review affirmed local strengths but flagged timing issues; staff described the state’s 48-program 'flex' model, apprenticeship distinctions, OCR desk audit, and SkillsUSA successes, while warning there's still insufficient CTE seats for demand.

Wicomico County’s outgoing and incoming Career and Technical Education leaders briefed the board on a year-old external review coordinated by the governor’s workforce investment board, upcoming state CTE changes and local steps to align curriculum and capacity.

Mr. Ashby, the outgoing supervisor of CTE, told the board the review was comprehensive and that staff provided formal reactions to the Workforce Investment Board; he noted the primary surprise was the report’s delay in delivery. He said the findings largely confirmed internal strengths and that…

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