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Shop class to be replaced with job-training programs :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Education


Shop class to be replaced with job-training programs :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Education:

Shop class to be replaced with job-training programs

CPS | Students will compete for vocational spots, focus on job training

"Shop and auto classes that kids meandered into as electives are being replaced with 21st century job-training programs that students will vie for citywide -- with higher-scoring kids getting first dibs -- under a vocational education shake-up announced Monday.

And starting next school year, central office officials, rather than principals, would select kids for new 'College and Career Academy' programs -- ranging from agriculture to transportation --based on applications listing each student's top five picks."