The R4CC worked with the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) to conduct a career and technical education (CTE) alignment study. The study analyzed local data on high-wage and in-demand jobs and alignment with local secondary CTE programming. State and local CTE leaders can leverage information about CTE program alignment to make important decisions about which programs to offer to improve outcomes for students and also better serve the needs of the labor market. To learn more about this project, see this blog and the full alignment report.