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.
Massachusetts: 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.
Identify participating partnerships and the curriculum and delivery support required for expansion.
This is a proposed fit, not verified product approval, a buyer commitment or an established sales opportunity.
Open the Massachusetts opportunity planner →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.
Massachusetts · State program or guidance
CDEP supports dual high-school and college credit through participating public institutions.
Ask your counselor: Which courses are available through my school, what requirements apply, and how will the credits count?
Free or discounted access is described; confirm institution allocation and student eligibility.
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 Massachusetts’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.