The World Needs CTE

Why Career & Technical Education Holds the Key to Our Economic Future

Our economy is at a crossroads. With a projected global talent shortage of 85.2 million skilled workers by 2030, the stakes have never been higher. Career & Technical Education (CTE) is the solution—but what does it take to build the workforce of the future?

In this education report, you’ll find:

• Critical insights into the global talent gap and its economic impact.
• Workforce forecasts across key industries like healthcare, technology and manufacturing.
• Voices of CTE leaders and educators, revealing the challenges and opportunities they face.
• Actionable steps to empower students and educators to thrive.

This report is your roadmap to understanding how CTE can solve today’s workforce challenges and secure tomorrow’s economic success.