Explore the CTE Policy Atlas

Career readiness, in context.

Explore the policies, partnerships and pathways behind college and career readiness. Start nationally, then follow the evidence in a state.

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Alabama · Priority 1 · Validate firstALAlaska · Priority 2 · Develop programsAKArizona · Priority 2 · Develop programsAZColorado · Priority 3 · Rebuild funding caseCOFlorida · Priority 1 · Validate firstFLGeorgia · Priority 2 · Develop programsGAIndiana · Priority 1 · Validate firstINKansas · Priority 2 · Develop programsKSMaine · Priority 2 · Develop programsMEMassachusetts · Priority 2 · Develop programsMAMinnesota · Priority 2 · Develop programsMNNew Jersey · Priority 2 · Develop programsNorth Carolina · Priority 2 · Develop programsNCNorth Dakota · Priority 2 · Develop programsNDOklahoma · Priority 2 · Develop programsOKPennsylvania · Priority 2 · Develop programsPASouth Dakota · Priority 2 · Develop programsSDTexas · Priority 1 · Validate firstTXWyoming · Priority 2 · Develop programsWYConnecticut · Priority 2 · Develop programsMissouri · Priority 1 · Validate firstMOWest Virginia · Priority 2 · Develop programsWVIllinois · Priority 2 · Develop programsILNew Mexico · Priority 2 · Develop programsNMArkansas · Priority 1 · Validate firstARCalifornia · Priority 2 · Develop programsCADelaware · Priority 2 · Develop programsHawaii · Priority 2 · Develop programsHIIowa · Priority 1 · Validate firstIAKentucky · Priority 2 · Develop programsKYMaryland · Priority 1 · Validate firstMDMichigan · Priority 2 · Develop programsMIMississippi · Priority 2 · Develop programsMSMontana · Priority 2 · Develop programsMTNew Hampshire · Priority 2 · Develop programsNew York · Priority 2 · Develop programsNYOhio · Priority 1 · Validate firstOHOregon · Priority 2 · Develop programsORTennessee · Priority 2 · Develop programsTNUtah · Priority 2 · Develop programsUTVirginia · Priority 2 · Develop programsVAWashington · Priority 2 · Develop programsWAWisconsin · Priority 1 · Validate firstWINebraska · Priority 2 · Develop programsNESouth Carolina · Priority 2 · Develop programsSCIdaho · Priority 2 · Develop programsIDNevada · Priority 2 · Develop programsNVVermont · Priority 2 · Develop programsLouisiana · Priority 2 · Develop programsLARhode Island · Priority 2 · Develop programs

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Alabama

Priority 1 · Validate first

Explore this state’s research by topic.

Industry & workforce evidence

State context and local findings retain their original scope. Program priorities do not establish current vacancies or an unmet need in every community.

National package · state economic context

Industries where Alabama residents work

These American Community Survey estimates describe employed residents, including commuters. They do not identify employer demand, occupation shortages or open jobs.

NAICS 31-33 correspondence · residents

Manufacturing

317,853 ± 4,464.57 (90% MOE)

14.09% of employed residents in the package’s 20-category comparison.

ACS 2020-2024 · residence basis · survey estimate, not projected jobs or vacancies.

NAICS 62 correspondence · residents

Health care and social assistance

305,209 ± 5,119.89 (90% MOE)

13.53% of employed residents in the package’s 20-category comparison.

ACS 2020-2024 · residence basis · survey estimate, not projected jobs or vacancies.

NAICS 44-45 correspondence · residents

Retail trade

261,448 ± 4,508.9 (90% MOE)

11.59% of employed residents in the package’s 20-category comparison.

ACS 2020-2024 · residence basis · survey estimate, not projected jobs or vacancies.

Point-estimate order only; differences were not tested for statistical significance. Counts and approximate margins of error come from ACS C24030.

State-submitted adult education / WIOA Title II report. Local examples retain their stated scope; not representative of every employer or all K–12 learners.

Digital literacy for training and employment

Program priority

ACCS identifies digital literacy and employability as priorities in ACE and MAP.

AL state narrative — National Reporting System, PY2024 ↗

PY2024 / 2024–25; may include later implementation updates · Checked 2026-09-12
Introduction; IELCE; or Section 6: Integrated Education and Training

Workplace preparation across manufacturing and logistics

Program priority

ACE and MAP connect workforce preparation with manufacturing, transportation, construction, healthcare and IT pathways.

AL state narrative — National Reporting System, PY2024 ↗

PY2024 / 2024–25; may include later implementation updates · Checked 2026-09-12
Introduction; IELCE; or Section 6: Integrated Education and Training

Reviewed local industry & workforce findings

Four-college initiative associated with Mobile, Baldwin, Conecuh and Covington counties, AL · Four-college maritime training investment announcement

Source reviewed · Historical announcement

Four-college maritime training investment announcement

ACCS announced $30 million across Bishop State (Mobile), Coastal Alabama (Bay Minette), Reid State (Evergreen) and LBW (Opp). This is one initiative total, not an allocation to each county.

Coverage: Four-college initiative associated with Mobile, Baldwin, Conecuh and Covington counties, AL

Shared context linked to 4 counties. Any stated total applies to the source’s full scope, not to each county.

Requirements & evidence limits
Industry code
336611 · Incoming analyst classification; not stated as a code in the announcement
Measure
Announced training investment
Reported value
30,000,000 USD across initiative
Evidence type
announced_investment
Uncertainty
No realized-employment, county allocation or Pearson-contract evidence established.
U.S. Navy Invests $30 Million to ACCS to Increase Submarine Production Workforce ↗

Period: April 2026 announcement · Source date: 2026-04-07 · Checked 2026-09-13

Confirm next: Verify disbursement, current implementation, procurement authority and school access before stronger claims.

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County workplace layer

200 BLS QCEW records cover 67 counties. Each county shows up to three disclosed broad private-sector industries; suppressed sectors can affect the order.

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Detailed workforce and proposed product crosswalk →

Policy • pathways • opportunity

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How to read the map & priorities

All 50 states have one of three priority colors. Evidence gaps are noted separately in each state brief.

Why 39 states in Priority 2? This is a broad development pool, not 39 equally qualified opportunities. Inspect the evidence groups →

State policy evidence and proposed Pearson fit are shown separately. Open a state brief for needs, solutions and Government Relations representation.

Public-source screen · September 12, 2026Product eligibility, buyer funds, and procurement timing require Pearson validation.