Facts You Should Know
Who will attend the SCTEC?
Programs would be made available to students enrolled in The Collective’s school districts as well as enrollees at other local community colleges, four-year institutions and the communities. All SCTEC learners are actively involved in designing their work life, achieving their desired career path, and thriving in a career-focused on individual learner interest and real-world learning.
Why Build The SCTEC? Why Now?
The Collective believes that the return on investment (ROI) would be many times greater than the cost of instruction and the ongoing cost of operations. Career and Technical Education programs have a history of excellent Return on Investment (ROI) for taxpayers.
The Collective’s research concludes that, on average, every $1 invested in CTE realizes about $6 in ROI to local communities and Illinois. Based on that equation, we estimate that the SCTEC would have a $600,000,000 impact on the local economies and Illinois. Investing in CTE has yielded big returns on investment for other state economies:
• In Wisconsin, taxpayers receive $12.20 in benefits for every dollar invested in the technical college system.
• In Washington state, for every dollar invested in secondary CTE programs, taxpayers receive a $9 ROI.
• In Tennessee, CTE returns $2 for every $1 invested. At the secondary level, CTE program completers account for more than $13 million in annual tax revenues.
• Stackable Credentials: SCTEC learners can earn certificates, credentials and licenses while simultaneously earning their high school diploma or other degree. For example: A Manufacturing Trades program graduate could potentially earn NIMS® certification, OSHA safety certifications, HazCom soft technical skill, postsecondary dual credit and a high school diploma.
• The typical median salary for a high school diploma holder is $30,000.
With added SCTEC hands-on, minds-on and technology-focused learning it is $42,000/year. (not including any stackable credential earnings).
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