Northern California Career Pathways Alliance

04/27/2018

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Huge shortages loom in the skilled trades, which require less — and cheaper — training. Should that make students rethink the four-year degree?

02/27/2018

Transforming schools into a place where students feel like they are becoming more prepared for real life is our lofty goal. And it can make a huge difference in these sad statistics: "Between 2010 and 2015, the number of American teens who frequently experienced high levels of depressive symptoms like joylessness rose 33%."

The American Academy of Pediatrics released new recommendations on Monday suggesting that all young people 12 years and older be screened for depression yearly.

01/23/2018

NCCPA Partners at CTE Administrator’s Summit.

01/02/2018

12/25/2017

May joy and peace abound as we spend this time with family and friends.

12/17/2017

CTE Pays!!!!

12/15/2017

12/11/2017

The 2016 budget plan that President Obama proposed last month allocates funding for new programs that could advance career and technical education (CTE), including a $200 million CTE Innovation Fund ...

12/06/2017

In an era marked by rapid advances in automation and artificial intelligence, new research assesses the jobs lost and jobs gained under different scenarios through 2030.

10/26/2017

Gina Fortino Dickson, Director of NCCPA, is spending the second half of the week at the CDE Leadership Development Institute.

10/18/2017

As we begin returning to our routines and structures, approaching normalcy, entrenched in the work of healing and rebuilding our communities, a little reminder that in times likes these self-care is more important than ever. As we hustle and bustle to help and support those affected and first responders, we too deserve that same kindness and consideration. Please take care of yourselves and reach out to the region for any support you need from us.
Best wishes for a safe return to your homes, communities and work, and for speedy recovery for those affected.

10/17/2017

As California budgets millions to rebrand long-disparaged vocational education, there are an estimated 30 million jobs in the U.S. that pay at least $55,000 per year and don’t require a bachelor’s degree.