I always like to use the analogy of, "When are we EVER going to use trigonometry in our everyday lives?" The idea that you weigh a program based on if you are going to choose it because it suits all your given paths or goals such as healthcare or construction fields is a tough pill to swallow.
In following with my above comment, I feel like ANYONE can get SOMETHING from any CTAE/Vocational class if they are ever enrolled in one. I learned this year at the GACTE conference that all of our pathways teach the fundamentals of employability skills. If you look at the standard 1, it is broken down in to all sorts of meaningful chunks like communication, teamwork, problem solving skills, etc.
In thought of this I can tell you that I do believe that everyone can get at least something from a vocational/CTAE class so I do not agree with number 5.
I agree that anyone can get something from and CTAE / Vocational class if they are enrolled in one. Vocational education deals with every aspect of the corporate world as well as jobs that are not associated with the corporate world. One thing that I take pride in is teaching my kids interview skills as well as how to dress, act, and look. Just as you said in your post, standard 1 is broken down to show how communication, teamwork, and problem solving skills are a huge part in vocational education.
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