The Don Wood Foundation has collected data on CTE enrollment and outcomes over a three-year period to gain insight into trends in northeast Indiana. Additionally, the Don Wood Foundation has sought feedback from employers, directors, and students to track how the CTE ecosystem in the region is perceived.

​The interactive data visualizations on this page will help you explore this data for yourself!

How far do students travel to take CTE courses?

Use the slider to change the mile buffer from the CTE learning location. Use the dropdown filters to view information by school, county or area district.

Key Takeaway

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Transportation can be a significant barrier to accessing CTE opportunities, especially for economically-challenged students, rural students, and students of color.

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How many students are enrolling in CTE?

We are dedicated to expanding the talent pool for the advanced manufacturing sector. To achieve this, we have pinpointed crucial occupational areas for growth to ensure a skilled workforce. The provided data presents an overview of CTE enrollment in these fields for northeast Indiana.

Use the dropdown boxes to filter results by program, school, district, or county. Hover over chart elements for more information.

Source: Indiana Technical Education Reporting System
It is important to note that the CTE enrollments displayed focus on the occupational areas that are prioritized by the Don Wood Foundation. Enrollment counts are based on the location where students take their CTE courses. The numbers represent the total number of students enrolled in that program during the year shown.
​NOTE:  Entrepreneurship was added to this tracking process in 2023, so no trend data is available at this time. District 51 is excluded due to a lack of data.

Key Takeaway

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​​Enrollments have increased 80% from 2021-2022.

Overall, CTE student enrollments have continued to grow in 2023, in northeast Indiana and across the state, despite enrollments in advanced manufacturing decreasing from 2022-2023.

What are employers saying?

At the Don Wood Foundation, we understand the importance of employer input in the region’s CTE ecosystem. We have asked employers seven questions to learn more about employer experience and perception. The responses provide a glimpse into their success in finding qualified talent, collaborations with schools, and overall satisfaction with student preparation.
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Use the dropdown list to select a question and explore survey responses. Hover over chart elements to see more information.

Survey results from employers are only available for 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 school years.
​Years displayed reflect the beginning of the term.

Key Takeaway

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Employers rated their ability to find
​workers higher in 2022 than in 2021.

What are CTE directors saying?

CTE directors in northeast Indiana face challenges in delivering their programs. This survey data helps to identify the support needed to increase the number of students who prepare for these high-demand and high-wage occupations in the region.
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Use the dropdown list to select a question and explore survey responses. Hover over chart elements to see more information. 

Please note that survey results from directors are for the 2021-2022, 2022-2023, and 2023-2024 school years.
​Years displayed reflect the beginning of the term.

Key Takeaway

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Eighty-eight percent of CTE directors reported having the necessary equipment for their programs to meet industry standards.​

​What are students saying?

Every year, high school students in northeast Indiana who are taking CTE courses are given a survey to evaluate their level of exploration, understanding, and preparation for their chosen career. The survey results reveal the students’ knowledge about local industries and occupations, their perceptions of career paths, and any obstacles they may be facing in their pursuit of success. 

Use the dropdown list to select a question and explore survey responses. Hover over chart elements to see more information. 

Please note that survey results from students are for the 2021-2022, 2022-2023, and 2023-2024 school years.
Years displayed reflect the beginning of the term.

Key Takeaway

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Eighty-seven percent of students said they were able to enroll in their first choice of a CTE program.

There was an increase of more than 25% in the number of students perceiving barriers to entering a CTE program of study.

What are the educational outcomes for these students?

Educational outcomes are based on the location where the students take their CTE courses.  ​

• Concentrator -
  The concentrator category shows the number of students who have completed at least two advanced CTE courses in a single program of study. 
• Has Certification -
  ​This category shows the number of high school seniors who have earned industry-recognized credentials. These are based on the “senior cohort,” which represents any student who earned certifications in that program and started high school four years ago (though they could have earned the certification any year).  ​

• Has Dual Credits -
  This is the number of high school seniors who have been enrolled concurrently in a secondary CTE program and the corresponding college course. These are based on the “senior cohort,” which represents any student who earned dual credits in that program and started high school four years ago (though they could have earned dual credits any year). Students who successfully complete the courses earn both high school and college credits.  
• WBL Any Hours -
  ​Students who have participated in work-based learning (learning and training experiences with industry professionals in workplace settings).​​

Use the dropdown boxes to filter results by program, cohort, county, district, or school. Hover over chart elements for more information. 

Source: Indiana Technical Education Reporting System
​Entrepreneurship was added to this tracking in 2023, so no trend data is available at this time. District 51 is excluded due to lack of data.