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."
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."