Associate Degree & Trade Schools

What percent of recent associate degree recipients between the ages of 20 - 29 are now employed?

• Under 30%

• Between 31% and 55%

• Between 56% and 75%

• Over 75%

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Have you ever considered pursuing an associate degree?

List one or two reasons why someone might want to earn an associates degree.

What percent of high school students do you think are interested in careers in the skilled trades (e.g., construction, plumbing)?

• Under 10%

• Between 10% and 15%

• Between 15% and 20%

• Between 20% and 25%

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CCSS.HSS.IC.A.1

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Have you ever taken or considered taking a CTE (career and technical education) class?

Demand for skilled trade jobs currently exceeds the supply of workers to fill them. Why do you think that is the case?

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Pretend you are hired by a local company that needs more electricians in their business. They want to recruit students from your high school and want you to answer this question: "What do you think it will take to make these skilled trade jobs more attractive for high school students?"

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