Priority 2 · Develop programs
Pennsylvania
A documented CTE program, funding mechanism, or pathway supports targeted development; the current buyer and budget still need qualification.
Documented state signal
Program framework reviewed
An established program, statute, pathway, or outcome signal supports research. It does not establish an open purchasing opportunity.
Pennsylvania's CTE resources connect program approval, industry-recognized credentials, Perkins grants, and SOAR programs of study within the state framework.
Current program portal reviewed September 12, 2026
Workforce needs → Pearson solutions
Direct-care and allied-health preparation · Microsoft Word and office productivity
State-specific evidence with direct product matches, limitations and proposed measures.
Open the workforce crosswalk →Policy implementation questions & Pearson product fit
Approved program progression
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 students need support progressing through an approved program or SOAR pathway?
- CTE delivery gap to validate
- Which exact course and credential match program approval requirements?
- Workforce alignment gap to validate
- Which employers recognize the selected occupational skills?
Potential Pearson matches
- eDynamic Learning — Digital Curriculum
- Certiport Learning, practice tests & certifications
College credit + career pathways
Dual Credit Innovation Grant
Pennsylvania supports institutional capacity for high-school and college dual-credit opportunities through a grant program.
Dual enrollment: evidence, gaps & resources →College & district relationships
From policy to participating institutions
1 curated partnership/program record in this state. Source dates and open questions travel with each example.
Explore college & district partnerships →Proposed commercial next step
Work from approved career and technical center programs to identify credential and instructional gaps.
This action is an analytical recommendation, not a reported Pearson plan.