A new vision for career and technical education in Massachusetts
ADVERTISEMENT Sponsored by The Boston Foundation The Best of CommonWealth Beacon OPINION Students at Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical School in South Easton. (Courtesy photo) A new vision for career and technical education in Massachusetts April 5, 2026 By Lane Glenn, Maureen Lynch and John LaVoie Not everyone should have to complete a four-year college degree to earn a living in a meaningful career field. But in the 21 st century – and particularly in our innovative Massachusetts knowledge economy, which is getting even more competitive in the age of AI -- nearly all good-paying jobs today require at least some kind of education and training, like an apprenticeship, certificate, or associate degree, beyond high school. ADVERTISEMENT The state has taken some steps meant to improve access to high school career and technical education (CTE), which provides pathways to solid futures for young people that don’t involve four-year universities...