Building Utah

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Career and Technical Education, known as CTE, plays an important role in educational outcomes and economic growth across Utah. To talk about a new effort strengthening that connection, we’re joined by Edson Barton, CEO of YouScience and Co-Chair of the Utah Career Connected Learning Coalition. Edson Barton: The Utah Career Connected Learning Coalition brings together leaders from education, industry and government to ensure Career and Technical Education is understood, supported, and aligned with Utah’s key economic drivers. Today, more than 187 thousand Utah students are enrolled in CTE courses, gaining practical, career-ready skills before graduation. These programs already contribute billions of dollars in personal income and state tax revenue, proving their value to Utah’s economy. The Utah Career Connected Learning Coalition also aims to address misconceptions that can undervalue CTE, despite its clear success in preparing students for high-demand fields