Career and Technical Education for Women and Girls
The new global economy increasingly demands more high-skilled and better educated workers than ever before. While more women are working than ever before, many do not have the skills necessary to obtain the high wage jobs needed to adequately support themselves and their families. AAUW believes that career and technical education (CTE) is increasingly important for women and girls seeking to earn their way in a competitive marketplace. AAUW’s 2007-2009 Public Policy Program states, "to achieve economic self-sufficiency for all women, AAUW advocates programs that provide women with education, training, and support for success in the work force, including nontraditional occupations." It further states that AAUW will actively work to strengthen educational programs, including "… vocational education, to improve postsecondary education access, career development and earning potential."
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AAUW Public Policy and Government Relations
1 2007 – 09 AAUW Public Policy Program (approved July 2007).
