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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← National overview Choose a state Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Priority 2 · Develop programs Explore this state’s research by topic.
Overview College & district partnerships Counties & municipalities Industry & workforce Resources & opportunities Competitive intelligence Sources & gaps 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.
State-submitted adult education / WIOA Title II report. Local examples retain their stated scope; not representative of every employer or all K–12 learners.
The report identifies funding as the main barrier to expanding IET. A product match is not evidence of a funded purchase.
Direct-care and allied-health preparation Program priority
IET offerings include community health worker, CNA, home health aide and pharmacy technician.
PA state narrative — National Reporting System, PY2024 ↗ PY2024 / 2024–25; may include later implementation updates · Checked 2026-09-12
Microsoft Word and office productivity Program priority
Microsoft Word is explicitly listed among the state's IET offerings.
PA state narrative — National Reporting System, PY2024 ↗ PY2024 / 2024–25; may include later implementation updates · Checked 2026-09-12
Commercial-driving pathway preparation Program priority
A statewide CDL-IET framework was developed with training providers and employers; orientation software cannot confer a CDL.
PA state narrative — National Reporting System, PY2024 ↗ PY2024 / 2024–25; may include later implementation updates · Checked 2026-09-12
Reviewed local industry & workforce findings No reviewed local industry or workforce findings have been integrated for this state yet.
Detailed workforce and proposed product crosswalk → Loading the published national feed…
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, 2026 Product eligibility, buyer funds, and procurement timing require Pearson validation.