What does the future of education look like and how does the education system meet student where they are at? In the face of an increasing labor shortage across many industries, having options has been an important part of the solution amid an education landscape shifting to provide alternate career pathways.
From woodshop and mechanics, to culinary and nursing, schools are offering trade-related, specialized programs in K-12 education. A notable rise in career and technical education (CTE) spaces is occurring at a time when there is not only a growing need for trade labor but also a need for reimagined spaces where these students train and learn.
“Giving students immersive learning opportunities with businesses of all industries helps shape interests and encourages them to discover their talents and passions — and what that career path looks like, whether it is college or trade school,” says Kelly Brucher, client solutions manager at JE Dunn Construction.
The emphasis on the today’s specialized spaces is now on exposure to more curriculum, programming and career pathways, rather than encouraging college as the only — or expected — option.
Read more in the Kansas City Business Journal about the evolving career and technical education needs of local schools and how JE Dunn is working within the community to create spaces that open doors for students.
