CTE Policy Atlas

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.

Select a state to inspect its evidence
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

Alaska and Hawaii inset. Use “Choose a state” for a list alternative. Geography source

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Florida

Priority 1 · Validate first

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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 Florida residents work

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

NAICS 62 correspondence · residents

Health care and social assistance

1,420,927 ± 11,075.94 (90% MOE)

13.55% 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

1,253,465 ± 10,610.22 (90% MOE)

11.95% of employed residents in the package’s 20-category comparison.

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

NAICS 54 correspondence · residents

Professional, scientific, and technical services

870,194 ± 8,536.57 (90% MOE)

8.30% 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.

Rural access to integrated occupational learning

Delivery barrier

Florida reports difficulty achieving comparable IET gains in smaller and rural districts.

FL 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

Preparation for credentials that retain workforce value

Delivery barrier

Providers face credential removals from the Master Credentials List when demand or wage criteria are not met; curriculum must follow the current credential.

FL 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

No reviewed local industry or workforce findings have been integrated for this state yet.

County workplace layer

199 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.

Priority committee members →Compare priority-state alignment →
Public-source screen · September 12, 2026Product eligibility, buyer funds, and procurement timing require Pearson validation.