More and more researchers are investigating CTE implementation and outcomes, and they need the input of CTE professionals and students. Please see the following research projects for opportunities to contribute!
If you have a CTE research opportunity to share, please contact ACTE Research Director Catherine Imperatore at cimperatore@acteonline.org.
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Project name: Leadership Styles in CTE Crisis Communication: The Impact of Communication Leadership on COVID-19 Crisis Decision-Making
Project lead/principal investigator: J.D. Smith, University of the Cumberlands
Contact: jsmith6596@ucumberlands.edu
Description: The purpose of this study is to identify how different leadership styles assess and handle crisis communication at CTE institutions and programs, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. To support this research, please take this 15-minute survey.
Participants needed: Secondary and postsecondary CTE instructors, administrators, counselors, career development professionals and other staff
Incentive/stipend/honorarium: None
Project name: Youth Access to American Jobs in Aviation Task Force Counselor Survey
Project lead/principal investigator: FAA Youth Access to American Jobs in Aviation Task Force
Contact: Amy Voss, Cirrus Aircraft, amycvoss@gmail.com
Description: The Federal Aviation Administration’s Youth Access to American Jobs in Aviation Task Force is providing recommendations to the FAA to encourage students to pursue in-demand careers in aviation. The task force is seeking input from middle and high school counselors to help it develop strategies to educate youth on career opportunities in aviation. If you’re interested in contributing to this work, please take this short 5-7 minute survey.
Participants needed: Middle and high school counselors
Incentive/stipend/honorarium: None
Project name: State of the Student CTE Report
Project lead/principal investigator: Aspire Enterprise and Luminary Labs
Contact: Eloy Garza, Weslaco East High School, eloygarza@wisd.us
Description: Weslaco East High School’s Aspire Enterprise, a student-led organization providing business services to the community, is working with Luminary Labs to conduct a study about the needs and wants of high school CTE students across the country. CTE students who register with this form may be selected to participate in an interview. Please share this opportunity with your students!
Participants needed: High school CTE students
Incentive/stipend/honorarium: None
Project name: A Toolkit for Supporting Postsecondary CTE Students With Mental Health Challenges
Project lead/principal investigator: Ni Gao, Rutgers University
Contact: gaoni@rutgers.edu
Description: Rutgers University is conducting a study and developing a toolkit about supporting postsecondary CTE students with mental health challenges.
Participants needed: Students enrolled in a postsecondary CTE program at a county college, vo-tech school or trade school based in New Jersey who have at least two-thirds of their CTE program left to complete and identify as having a mental health condition, such as depression, anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder, etc.
Incentive/stipend/honorarium: Participants will be paired with a counselor who will support them for up to 18 months as they make their way through their CTE program. There is also a $125 payment for participating in the study.