Explore the CTE Policy Atlas
Explore the policies, partnerships and pathways behind college and career readiness. Start nationally, then follow the evidence in a state.
Alaska and Hawaii inset. Use “Choose a state” for a list alternative. Geography source
Explore this state’s research by topic.
Learning-to-readiness framework
A proposed, vendor-neutral approach: connect formative evidence, curriculum pacing and state-defined requirements to an instructional next step, then educator review and reassessment.
Proposed framework—not a validated prediction system or evidence of improved outcomes. The research scope is 50 states plus DC; completed evidence coverage is limited. Unknown or suppressed values are not zero.
Georgia: state-specific definitions, reporting year, qualifying requirements, cohort and source review remain pending. No student totals or opportunity estimates are inferred.
Support students across the achievement range. A missing result is not a learning deficit. Academic performance-level movement, first CCR qualification and additional credentials are separate measures; graduation and workforce placement are also distinct.
Approved credentials differ from general course offerings. Eligibility does not establish enrollment, completion, credit award or purchase. Scale-score distance cannot be compared across assessments, grades or years.
Review the current local CTAE plan and separate instructional purchases from equipment-only funding.
This is a proposed fit, not verified product approval, a buyer commitment or an established sales opportunity.
Open the Georgia opportunity planner →Explore fictional CRM examples →Georgia research · Checked September 13, 2026
Student aid, employer support, tax relief and agency budgets serve different purposes. None establishes local delivery, a vendor award or committed Pearson revenue.
Source reviewed · student aid
FY 2027 approved list contains DCF1 Data Center Foundations, DCO1 Data Center Operations and AD31 Advanced Data Center Operations. Local delivery and student eligibility are separate checks.
Confirm next: Match each program code to a current college catalog, campus and financial-aid determination.
Source reviewed · federal student aid
Federal implementation began July 1, 2026; this does not establish approval of an individual Georgia data-center program.
Confirm next: Obtain program-specific federal/state approval and student eligibility from the college.
Source reviewed · student aid
State aid supports approved college coursework for eligible high-school students. A college academy is not automatically a dual-enrollment pathway.
Confirm next: Verify the school-college course agreement, admission conditions and current award rules.
Source reviewed · employer training reimbursement
TCSG reports a $5 million federal award for employer training in advanced manufacturing, energy and construction. Its September 13, 2026 page snapshot advertised September 16 without a year or closing time; current availability requires confirmation.
Confirm next: Confirm deadline year/time, remaining funds, employer industry eligibility and cost allowability with trainingfund@tcsg.edu.
Requires clarification · funding conflict
The current application excludes testing, exam and licensing fees. The research handoff reports a conflicting example in the linked May FAQ, which could not be independently retrieved in this review.
Confirm next: Exclude these fees from reimbursable proposals until TCSG provides written clarification.
Source reviewed · public training service
State-funded customized training is offered without charge to qualified businesses; Pearson access would require an identified procurement relationship.
Confirm next: Ask Quick Start/college economic development staff whether the employer/project and proposed training qualify.
Source reviewed · apprenticeship support
TCSG states that HDAP expanded and became TSAP effective July 2026; current award amounts and timing need program-level verification.
Confirm next: Use current TSAP policy and application; do not reuse old HDAP award limits or dates.
Source reviewed · tax incentive
DOR publishes a certificate application route; this is tax relief for qualifying project entities, not education grant funding.
Confirm next: Confirm controlling code, project certificate, county threshold and sunset with DOR.
Source reviewed · legislation
HB 1302 created the coordinated education/workforce structure and combined WIOA/Perkins planning; the Governor confirms signature May 11, 2026.
Confirm next: Identify GOEWS, college and workforce-board roles for a proposed data-center pathway.
Source reviewed · utility policy
PSC describes contract, billing and cost-backstop protections; these are utility regulatory measures, not workforce grants.
Confirm next: Review applicable current orders and project contract; do not guarantee total electricity bills or apply Georgia Power terms to every utility.
Source reviewed · appropriation
OPB lists $21,003,065 state general funds and $24,335,124 total funds for Quick Start, statewide.
Confirm next: Identify agency purchasing authority and available allotment; do not treat full budget as a data-center earmark.
Source reviewed · appropriation
OPB includes $6 million in amended FY 2026 for the career navigator website; this is statewide public navigation infrastructure.
Confirm next: Establish current implementation/procurement status and complementary Pearson value; no unawarded balance established.
State/system entry point · source reviewed
GAfutures publishes student eligibility, participating institutions and an approved course directory. School and college approval are required; student aid eligibility must be checked separately from Pearson curriculum selection.
Georgia — Georgia Dual Enrollment Funding Program ↗Confirm next: Confirm course-directory codes, funding limits, transcript application and a local agreement before promising graduation with a college credential.
Potential coordination starts with the district cte leader and participating tcsg/usg college. This record does not establish a local agreement, available seat, uncommitted budget, approved Pearson product or qualified sales opportunity.
National resources + My state
Explore careers, compare pay and connect with college-credit options. National resources stay available when you choose a state.
United States · official occupation example
National context, including when a state is selected. These figures do not describe a local offer or personal salary progression.
BLS occupation profile ↗National · Local salary comparison
Look up local, state and national wages; compare occupations or locations.
Try this: Check a salary for your location.
Wage distributions describe workers in an occupation. They do not establish your starting offer or a personal raise schedule.
National · Discover your interests
Browse more than 900 careers by industry, preparation or interests, with an interest-assessment entry point.
Try this: Find careers you might enjoy.
Use it to discover possibilities, then verify the local education and credential route.
Georgia · State program or guidance
Eligible students can earn high-school and college credit through participating institutions and approved courses.
Ask your counselor: Which courses are available through my school, what requirements apply, and how will the credits count?
The program describes support for standard tuition, mandatory fees and required books, subject to eligibility rules.
Online delivery was not established by the sources reviewed. Confirm course-level permission with the college; this is not evidence that virtual delivery is prohibited.
The state program link is drawn from the existing Atlas. Salary resources open tools where you can choose your state or metro; a state selection here does not mean local wage records have been imported. Local apprenticeship schedules, licensing links and verified starting-pay records remain to be added.
Open Georgia’s workforce brief →These are complementary resources. The comparison reflects reviewed public descriptions, not a full feature audit.
National
Look up local, state and national wages; compare occupations or locations.
Visit CareerOneStop ↗National
Browse more than 900 careers by industry, preparation or interests, with an interest-assessment entry point.
Visit My Next Move ↗Colorado example
Explore Colorado industries and compare roles, wages, openings, growth and training needs.
Visit My Colorado Journey ↗Texas example
Choose monthly expenses to estimate salary needs, or select an occupation and compare its pay with a lifestyle.
Visit Texas Reality Check ↗National
Review duties, typical entry education, wage data and employment outlook across occupations.
Visit BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook ↗Prefer public agencies, official occupation data, education providers and credential issuers. Each listing identifies purpose, geographic scope, use and review date. A listing is a starting point; verify admission, funding, licensing and program availability with the responsible provider.
This hub includes national career tools and the existing 50-state dual-enrollment source set. It is not yet a complete 50-state directory of wages, apprenticeships or licenses. Links are curated; automatic link checking and source refresh have not been activated for this hub.
Policy • pathways • opportunity
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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.