Career and Technical Education
Patty Palo ppalo@ects.org
Erie County Technical School
8500 Oliver Road Erie, PA 16509 (814) 464-8602
Economists have forecasted that the key to a successful and productive society is found in maintaining an educated workforce. Pennsylvania's commitment to developing that workforce is evident in our dedication to career and technical education.
According to the 2006-07 data from the US Department of Education , the total number of CTE Students in Pennsylvania was 2010,149 including: 112,933 secondary students, 78,987 Postsecondary students, and 18,229 adult students. CTE in Pennsylvania is currently delivered through 85 regional technology centers and over 300 comprehensive high schools. Of the regional technology centers, most provide CTE courses for part of a student' school day, but 12 centers provide comprehensive technical and academic courses. Most secondary students enrolled in CTE in Pennsylvania are in grades 10-12.
Key State CTE Contacts: Dr. Lee Burkett Director of Career and Technical Education Pennsylvania Department of Education 333 Market Street, 11th Floor Harrisburg, PA 17126-0333 Phone 717-787-5530
