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This resolution designates February 2025 as "Career and Technical Education Month" in Pennsylvania, recognizing the significant role of career and technical education (CTE) in the state's educational landscape. The resolution highlights that approximately 68,576 students, representing 12% of 9th through 12th grade students in Pennsylvania, are enrolled in CTE programs at career and technical centers and high school-based programs. It emphasizes the importance of CTE in meeting national skill standards, providing recognized credentials, and offering students meaningful postsecondary opportunities to remain competitive in a global economy. The resolution also acknowledges the Pennsylvania Association of Career and Technical Administrators' efforts to promote excellence in CTE through leadership, advocacy, and service, and affirms that all residents have the right to quality, affordable, and accessible career and technical education that can provide a reliable pathway to a stable income and expand the state's middle class.

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