Report: Why Career & Technical Education Holds the Key to Our Economic Future

The new report offers critical insights into the global talent gap, workforce forecasts across key industries, and how educators are using CTE to prepare students for the careers of tomorrow.

February 10, 2025

A new report drawn from research conducted by research agency Catapult X on behalf of iCEV makes the case for the importance of career and technical education (CTE) to the future economic prospects of today's students.

The Worlds Needs CTE: Why Career & Technical Education Holds the Key to Our Economic Future, points out a projected talent shortage of 85.2 million skilled workers worldwide by 2030 in critical fields, while career opportunities are expected to grow significantly in fields such as healthcare, IT, business operations, engineering, and others that require CTE skills.

The report also includes:

Insights into the global talent gap and its economic impact
Workforce forecasts across key industries including healthcare, technology and manufacturing
Perspectives from CTE leaders and educators about the challenges and opportunities they face
Actionable steps to empower students and educators to succeed

Download the report here to learn more.