MI HR0238

Declares February 2026 as Career and Technical Education Month in Michigan

Recognizes CTE programs provide training in high-demand fields including science, technology, engineering, mathematics, nursing, allied health, construction, information technology, and energy sustainability

Notes over 493,000 Michigan job openings projected through 2032 for skilled trades positions with median wages of nearly $61,000 annually that do not require a bachelor's degree

Approximately 115,000 Michigan high school students (26% of student population) were enrolled in CTE during the 2024-2025 school year

More than 95% of Michigan students who focused on CTE pursue postsecondary education, advanced training, military service, or employment within one year of graduation