Higher Education
Career Technical Education Initiative

The Budget continues substantial investments in career technical education (CTE), consistent with the Governor's initiative begun in 2005-06. The Budget provides $52 million, consisting of $20 million in ongoing funds in the Community Colleges budget and the first increment of $32 million from the CTA vs. Schwarzenegger settlement appropriated by Chapter 751, statutes of 2006 (SB 1133). This initiative seeks to systematically reinvigorate high school vocational programs through curriculum enhancements, course sequencing and articulation between K-12 tech-prep programs and community college economic development programs. A specific 2007-08 expenditure plan is currently being finalized by the Chancellor's Office in conjunction with the State Department of Education, and is anticipated to include new grant opportunities that include financial incentives for high schools to enroll additional students in high-quality career programs that are linked with business, a career advancement academy pilot program for drop-outs and other adults lacking basic and vocational skills, new projects to enhance CTE leadership development and business partnerships, as well as substantial increases in CTE teacher recruitment and professional development. Overall, the expenditure plan addresses known problems that currently limit student access to programs that prepare them for employment in high-demand technical careers and further skill development in postsecondary education. The Administration has also sponsored legislation to streamline the credentialing process for CTE instructors that should assist in the current teacher shortage.
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CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS for Higher Education Back to Top

 Higher Education Compact Funding Levels
 Community Colleges
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 Nurse Education Initiative
 CCC Student Success Initiative
 Sale of EdFund
 University of California
 California State University
 California Community Colleges
 Hastings College of the Law
 Student Aid Commission
PRINTABLE BUDGET DOCUMENTS Back to Top
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Back to Top
Enacted Budget Detail - Higher Education
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