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Every dollar spent on secondary CTE returns $9 in revenues and benefits. Involvement in CTE student orgs increases motivation, grades, aspirations, employability, and more! 39% of job applicants lack leadership skills. CTE project-based learning helps bridge that gap. Student engagement drops with each grade. CTE keeps kids engaged with project-based learning. 3M open jobs in the US, but employers can't find qualified workers. CTE helps fill the skills gap. Including CTE in the high school experience keeps kids in school and improves graduation rates. By 2018, the US will need 4.7M new workers with PS certificates. 60% academic and 40% CTE courses is most effective dropout prevention program.