The program also benefits participating students, since those who complete apprenticeships have a higher level of earnings than comparable adult vocational programs. The program also benefits participating employers by filling regional demand for skilled labor.
However, the program lacks a systematic approach to meeting statewide demand for skilled labor. Field representative service areas are not aligned with state workforce regions, and the program lacks guidelines for allocating funding to program sponsors.
Limitations in the program's data system hinder its ability to provide information to stakeholders. Also, inaccurate and inconsistent reporting by local education entities undermines program administrators' ability to evaluate performance.

Profile of Changes to Florida's Public Career Education Program Offerings
Report 10-35 April 2010
School Districts and Florida College System Institutions Frequently Change Their Career Education Programs
Report 10-34 April 2010
Florida Should Not Use the Targeted Occupations Lists as the Sole Criteria to Fund Career Education Programs
Report 10-26 March 2010
Public Career Education Programs Differ From Private Programs on Their Admission Requirements, Costs, Financial Aid Availability, and Student Outcomes
Report 10-18 January 2010

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