On Feb. 3, ACTE worked with CTE Futures, along with partners at Advance CTE, to release a comprehensive new report on the impact of AI on CTE programs: Applied Co-Intelligence: Preparing Career and Technical Education Learners for an AI-Driven Workforce.
This report, funded by the ECMC Foundation, examines how CTE can evolve to prepare students for an AI-driven workforce. It traces AI’s trajectory, explores its impact on the future of work, includes analysis of its impact across Career Clusters, and provides actionable guidance for CTE educators, policymakers, employers, and researchers.
The report introduces the Applied Co-Intelligence (ACI) model—a framework designed for the realities of technical education in the AI era. The ACI model goes beyond teaching learners to use AI tools to ensure they are equipped with the uniquely human skills to critique, direct, and collaborate with AI.
Drawing on research, interviews, policy developments, and emerging practice, the report serves as both a roadmap and a call to action for all stakeholders committed to equitable, future-ready workforce preparation in CTE.
A webinar will be held to discuss the report on Feb. 19 at 2:00 Eastern. You can register at https://acte.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_U2w5w3bHRheeQ9CuEmib2g#/registration.
