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Governor Dan McKee RI 2030 Plan Charting a Course for the Future of the Ocean State

Expanding Career and Technical Education Opportunities

  • Offered 318 RIDE-approved Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs housed in all high schools, postsecondary institutions, adult skills training facilities, or CTE centers across the state. This is a 139-percent increase in programming since the 2015-2016 school year.
    • Measured a 21-percent compounding annual growth rate in annual enrollment in CTE related courses, from 5,485 students in 2017 to 20,671 students in 2024.
    • Achieved higher CTE student performance on national assessments and a higher four-year CTE student graduation rate compared to their non-CTE peers.
    • Managed postsecondary partnerships between CTE programs and colleges and universities across Rhode Island.
    • Developed a new online visual dashboard that showcases CTE programs across the Rhode Island, as well as a data dashboard that makes CTE accountability data easier to view and understand.
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  • Launched the Blue Youth Innovation Grant program in collaboration with Rhode Island Commerce, the Department of Labor and Training (DLT), and the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) to increase student interest and skills in careers that support industries critical to the success of the Ocean Tech Hub. The Blue Youth Innovation Grant seeks to prepare at least 100 students for future learning and employment in up-and-coming industries critical to our national and regional economic development and security.
  • Held the second annual “Menu for Success” Student Food Truck Roundup at Crescent Park in East Providence, showcasing the culinary talent of students operating 15 food trucks representing district from across Rhode Island. Participants competed for the Governor’s Cup and Commissioner’s Belt awards.

 

Governor McKee trying some pastries
  • Opened the CTE Comprehensive Equity Grant program, which aims to close equity gaps and create opportunities for student populations, who have not historically participated in high-quality CTE programs. The State awarded over $2 million in competitive grants to expand access to high-quality CTE programs aligned with high-skill, high-growth industries of the future. The grants are part of RIDE’s CTE for All initiative which proposes to expand access to high-quality, exciting workforce training programs in emerging and high-demand fields where no active CTE programs currently exist