Episode
Career Training Is on the Rise and These High Schoolers Are Out for Blood
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- MindShift Podcast
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- Sep 8, 2026
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- 1346
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Summary
As skepticism about the cost of college grows, Career and Technical Education (CTE) is gaining renewed attention. But is CTE a shortcut around higher education or a bridge into it? In this episode, we follow a group of high school students earning a phlebotomy certification and hear researchers and school leaders unpack how modern CTE programs are evolving beyond outdated stigma toward stackable credentials, college alignment, and career mobility.