Discuss the historical roles of women in CTE. In view of the important role of women in meeting the nation’s need for trained workers, how can career and technical education training programs for women be strengthened and expanded to provide employment opportunities for women at all levels of educational attainment?
How does today’s career and technical education compare with CTE in the early 1960s? What changes have occurred during the past four decades?
Edelson talks extensively about continuing education as “cash cows.” What are your impressions of this analogy? Explain why you do or do not view this as a fair depiction of such programs?
What is the Millennial Generation and what sets them apart from other generations? What impact have the changing generations had on career and technical education?