How can you determine when to introduce a new CTE program or phase out an existing one? Unraveling the complex web of labor market data is challenging. The difficulty is often exacerbated by suggestions from well-intentioned board members and high-level administrators, which sideline data-driven decision-making. Colleges or Workforce Innovation Boards may have access to data firm reports (such as Lightcast or Chmura) that aid in these endeavors. However, ineffective utilization of these reports can overlook the broader context. This session will present a rubric for use at your institution to evaluate the growth potential of CTE programs and identify those that should be gradually removed from your offerings. Mapping backward from IDES employment and wage data, to refined data sets by data firms, to the program level, participants will be able to create a weighted rubric to assess program viability for current and future CTE programs.
