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c. 3. Describe How Funds Will Be Used to Promote Preparation for High-skill, High-wage, or High-demand Occupations and Non- Traditional Fields. (section 122(c)(18))
Current Narrative:
Delaware DOE staff developed links between high–quality technical and academic education in order to best prepare students for high–skill, high–wage, or high–demand occupations and non–traditional fields. Delaware CTE programs of study connect the theory of what is taught in core academic content areas to the authentic, real–world application to their application in the workplace via career and technical classes. This is intended to encourage and facilitate communication and collaboration among educators.
The DDOE will, throughout Perkins IV, continue to assess how programs are designed to enable special populations to be prepared for high–skill/high–wage careers, and to ensure that the steps outlined by each eligible recipient are undertaken. The DDOE has partnered with LEAs, postsecondary recipients, and non–profit organizations to increase the number of non–traditional students who pursue and complete CTE programs. This effort is focused on serving LEAs with the greatest needs and putting a support system in place for all LEAs to engage and improve services to non–traditional students.