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WFAA 8: Career training programs gain popularity
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WFAA 8: Career training programs gain popularity
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WFAA 8 visited Skyline High School to learn more about a Dallas ISD program that gives students skills that make them more competitive in a variety of careers.
As the Hub previously reported, between 2009–10 and 2013–14, the number of career certifications received by district students rose from 177 to 1,683, an increase of more than 850 percent. Specialized CTE courses range from horticulture to automotive tech and are offered at every district middle and high school.
Click here to view the full report from WFAA 8.