Priority 2 · Develop programs
Minnesota
A documented CTE program, funding mechanism, or pathway supports targeted development; the current buyer and budget still need qualification.
Documented state signal
Statutory funding formula reviewed
An established program, statute, pathway, or outcome signal supports research. It does not establish an open purchasing opportunity.
Minnesota statute 124D.4531 provides CTE revenue based on 35% of approved expenditures, with statutory program and cost conditions.
Current statutory text reviewed September 12, 2026
Workforce needs → Pearson solutions
Basic digital skills and access · Employability integrated with occupational learning
State-specific evidence with direct product matches, limitations and proposed measures.
Open the workforce crosswalk →Policy implementation questions & Pearson product fit
Approved expenditure fit
Amber · Needs assessment requiredThese are explicit needs to investigate, not confirmed deficits. State policy evidence and proposed product fit are shown separately.
- Career readiness gap to validate
- Which learner need is documented by an approved CTE program?
- CTE delivery gap to validate
- Which digital materials qualify as approved expenditures under current rules?
- Workforce alignment gap to validate
- Which employer needs support the proposed instructional investment?
Potential Pearson matches
- eDynamic Learning — Digital Curriculum
- Pearson CTE courseware
College credit + career pathways
Postsecondary Enrollment Options
PSEO provides eligible high-school students dual credit through college courses delivered online or on campus.
Dual enrollment: evidence, gaps & resources →College & district relationships
From policy to participating institutions
2 curated partnership/program records in this state. Source dates and open questions travel with each example.
Explore college & district partnerships →Proposed commercial next step
Prepare a cost and program crosswalk with the district and its CTE consortium.
This action is an analytical recommendation, not a reported Pearson plan.