Reinventing Career and Technical Education - Global Disruption, Innovation, and Transformation

This book reimagines career and technical education (CTE) for a rapidly changing global landscape, bridging theory, policy, and practice through cross-cultural insights from China, Russia, and the United States. It reframes CTE as a dynamic, ethical, and inclusive field that must anticipate disruption while embracing innovation. Drawing on qualitative analysis, policy review, and case studies, the book delivers actionable strategies and forward-looking perspectives. It provides a practical roadmap for educators, policymakers, and workforce leaders to redesign CTE in response to artificial intelligence, economic transformation, and cultural change, offering a globally informed framework for preparing the next generation of learners.