Career And Technical Education Summary

We gain knowledge by reading, observing and learning from those around us. As we engage and read a book we gain the knowledge of the story the author is telling us, however, we can also gain valuable knowledge through the story telling of an infographic. The “What is Career and Technical Education?” infographic drew me in with the calming variations of green color, and specific to the point details without all the added unnecessary information. I was able to visually read the infographic, understand the content and still have the urge to want to gather more details about the program. Through my eyes, I was able to visualize the following infographic described by me.

This halo and future employer can be perceived by those who view the infographic that students who receive an education in the Career and Technical Education program are in higher demand, receive higher wages and have a higher quality of skills. () Since employers don't have the time to interview multiple people for a job or waste valuable resources in advertising for a specific position, they are willing to pay the extra money to gain employees who have the skills and education they require. Therefore, the employee is hired quickly and compensated for the quality of education they receive; the employer is happy because the position is quickly filled by a skilled

We automatically focus on the large, round, green circle that creates a cluster. This large circle is encompassed by small, round circles that give the impression that each circle represents a chapter in a book. These chapters consist of sixteen jobs or careers that we can learn about. Some career choices are Business Management and Administration; Information Technology; Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics; Human Services and Transportation, Distribution and Logistics just to name a few. () The amount of choices for obtaining an education in one’s chosen field of interest will draw many students in the Career and Technical Education program. This cluster of careers is the focal point of the infographic. As the story continues it is supported by other points of interest that elaborate on the careers offered. One example of supporting evidence is a side note in black, bold font to the right of the "career cluster" stating that an additional seventy nine pathways are offered to students to obtain an education in their specific career. () With such an abundance of career opportunities and pathways, the Career and Technical Education program can reach a wide range of students from various academic