Economic and Educational Impact of CCIC
Students who take CCIC courses are more likely to enroll in colleges and find employment after high school. CCIC supports academic achievement, high school completion, employable skills, and college readiness. Students who focused on career and technical education in high school had higher median annual earning than those who did not.
Economic Impact 2024-25
Career and Technical Education (CTE) Makes a Difference
80% |
of CCIC students go to college |
3x |
more likely, CTE students report real-world skill satisfaction* |
10% |
higher graduation rates* |
6/10 |
hardest-to-fill jobs are in technical fields or require a CTE background |
89% |
of parents want more career education in high school |
*Compared to non-CTE students
Student vs. Workforce Gender Representation
Student Diversity vs. Industry Diversity
Combining the excellence of education with the innovation of industry.
Thank you to our community and industry partners for making CCIC possible. Together we connect students to real-world opportunities and meaningful pathways that help them make the most of high school and build brighter futures.
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