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Are New York Schools Preparing Students for Work?

Testimony - June 2008

Are New York Schools Preparing Students for Work?

In this testimony before a New York State Senate hearing, the Center’s David Jason Fischer detailed the promise of high school career and technical education programs to guide New York students toward remunerative careers in high-demand fields.

by David Jason Fischer

Tags: economic opportunity workforce development youth human capital cte

Click here to read the testimony (PDF).

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