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[https://doi.org/10.4148/0146-9282.2234](https://doi.org/10.4148/0146-9282.2234)  \nThis Article is brought to you for free and open access by New Prairie Press. It has been accepted for inclusion in Educational Considerations by an authorized administrator of New Prairie Press. For more information, please [contact](contact cads@k-state.edu)[ cads@k-state.edu](contact cads@k-state.edu).  \nCase Study: Career Pathways in Rural Kansas Redesign  \nSchools  \nAudrey Herbst  \nA country's productivity and economic competitiveness rely upon education, specifically  \npostsecondary training which is fundamental to students' upward mobility in a thriving and  \nprogressive economic culture (Haunshek & Woessmann, 2012; Bailey et al., 2015) . In order to  \nmaintain the economic stability of the United States for future generations to come, job  \nqualifications will require that at least 71% of careers in the 21st century be accompanied by a  \nvocational certificate or licensure, associate’s degree, or bachelor’s degree by the year 2020  \n(Lindsay et al., 2016) . Despite several years of state and national efforts, the United States is not  \nproducing enough adults with the prescribed postsecondary credentials to meet the national  \nworkforce requirements (Bidwell, 2015) .“Knowledge and skills remain paramount for the  \nprosperity of our nation’s economy, but as we move further into the 21st century, some form of  \npostsecondary learning and credential attainment is necessary to hold a good job, contribute as a citizen, raise a family, and contribute in meaningful ways to communities”(Bailey et al., 2015) .  \nCareer and Technical Education (CTE) must become a national priority in secondary and  \npostsecondary education to ensure the United States will continue to compete on a global scale in the 21st century and beyond.  \nIntroduction  \nGlobal competition paired with technological advances have created a transformation in the  \nrequirements for a skilled workforce. Students must develop and learn “the appropriate skills for the job if the United States is to remain competitive, attract the right type of industry, and engage the right type of talent in a knowledge-based and innovative economy”(Carnevale et al., 2013) further note “the United States has been under-producing workers with postsecondary education since the 1980s,”(p. 21) . Integration of technical skills with academic skills found within Career  \nand Technical Education (CTE) pathways will help to ensure students begin a seamless  \nmatriculation into postsecondary programs that will yield the potential to secure high-wage and  \nhigh-demand careers.  \nResearch Questions  \nTwo questions guided the researcher in this case study:  \n(a) What innovations are rural high schools in Kansas utilizing to facilitate Career and Technical Education (CTE)?  \n(b) What challenges do rural secondary schools in Kansas experience as students are preparing for postsecondary credential attainment, and how do they overcome them?  \nPurpose of the Study  \nThe purpose of this study was to provide purposeful insight into what approaches rural secondary  \nschools in Kansas utilize to prepare their students for postsecondary programs aimed at skill  \nPublished by NewPrairie Press, 2020 1  \ndevelopment f","cbCait8IXUVQypQH","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCait8IXUVQypQH","pdf",587562,"English","# Introduction\n## Research Questions\n## Purpose of the Study\n## Review of the Literature\n### CTE: It’s More than Vocational Training\n### Comprehensive List of CTE Acts","[{\"question\":\"What topic does the study focus on in rural Kansas schools?\",\"answer\":\"The study focuses on career pathways and how rural Kansas high schools redesign schools using Career and Technical Education (CTE) to support student preparation for postsecondary programs and credentials.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the research questions guiding the case study?\",\"answer\":\"The questions ask (a) what innovations rural Kansas high schools use to facilitate CTE, and (b) what challenges rural Kansas secondary schools experience as students prepare for postsecondary credential attainment and how they overcome them.\"},{\"question\":\"Why is CTE presented as important for students and workforce needs?\",\"answer\":\"The text argues that CTE must be a national priority to keep the U.S. competitive, and that integrating technical and academic skills helps students transition into postsecondary programs that lead to high-demand, high-wage careers.\"}]","Case Study - Career Pathways in Rural Kansas Redesign Schools | PDF",1792093818,48]