Career and Technical Education (CTE) is one of the most powerful tools districts have to prepare students for college and career. More than 98% of public school districts offer CTE programs — but the work-based learning, internships, and community college courses happen off campus, on schedules fixed-route buses were never built to serve. For many students, access comes down to one question: How do I get there?
Join HopSkipDrive, EdWeek, and CTE practitioners to examine transportation as a structural yet solvable barrier to CTE access. We’ll explore:
- How Southern California Regional Occupational Center coordinates CTE rides across six districts
- How Phoenix-based ElevateEdAZ grew internship participation 290% once transportation was solved
- What distinguishes high-impact CTE programs
- Why CTE is an access and equity issue that educational leaders own