So you’ve got an education—but what about a job? Starting in 2006, high school freshmen in South Carolina will be required to select and take classes in a career major.
School officials believe the “career-preparation initiative” will better prepare students to participate in South Carolina’s changing economy and serve as a model for other states facing similar challenges.
Should American high schools focus more on preparing students to compete in the global economy, pushing for career-oriented programs in technology and research? Or would vocational education limit young students’ choices and ability to compete in the long run?
