CTE’s Role in Science, Technology, Engineering & Math

From the Association for Career and Technical Education, this Issue Brief provides information on how the STEM disciplines (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) can support innovation in the American workforce. Some examples of careers through STEM disciplines include: GPS Technician, Food and Drug Inspector, Computer Programmer, Logistics Analyst, among many others. Authors provide an overview on how CTE programs can provide students with information regarding STEM career pathways to help grow the STEM workforce and increase the number of students from under represented populations in this field.