Career & Technical Education programs are designed to prepare students for careers in current or emerging professions, often motivating them to finish high school and helping them to earn more annually in their careers. CTE is helping close the skills gap that employers are experiencing—the disparity between the skills job-seekers offer and the skills that employers need.
DC Perkins Annual Core Indicator Outcomes
In accordance with The Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act, the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) must annually report on outcomes for federally required core indicators. Indicators are determined by the US Department of Education. Targets are determined by OSSE and with the parameters set by the US Department of Education. Core indicator outcomes for school year 2022-23 are available and can be viewed by the individual Local Education Agency (LEA).
DC City Council Required Annual CTE Report
OSSE is required by District of Columbia law (§38–2612.01) to publish an annual public report on its website, beginning with School Year 2024–25. By March 1 each year, this report must provide clear, accessible information about Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs from the previous school year, including the total number of students enrolled in CTE courses, participation in OSSE-funded work-based learning, and the number and types of industry-recognized certifications earned by CTE concentrators. The report must also include data on college credits earned by concentrators before graduation, their four-year high school graduation rate, and the number who enroll in postsecondary education within 12 months of graduating. This annual publication supports transparency, program evaluation, and continuous improvement of CTE opportunities for District students. See the report here.
DC CTE Data Dashboard
Explore the dashboard below to see how DC CTE programs are impacting students across the District below.
