New Texas report sheds light on CCMR trends

New Texas report sheds light on CCMR trends

In 2023, Texas allocated funds for the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to study the effectiveness of College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) indicators in predicting post-graduation outcomes.  

E3 Alliance’s CCMR Coalition studied the preliminary report and highlighted that in terms of wages, the likelihood of earning a self-sufficiency standard wage was low for those meeting CCMR indicators, especially for college readiness indicators.  

Yet, career-readiness indicators, such as earning an Industry-Based Certifications (IBC) or completing a Level 1 or 2 Certificate, were more predictive of higher wages. However, the study suggests long-term education and work experience could improve wage outcomes over time. 

In addition, 60% of 2022 graduates met CCMR indicators, with more than half meeting college-readiness criteria, while only 10.9% met career-readiness criteria. Nearly 40% of graduates did not meet any CCMR criteria. 

Career and Technical Education (CTE) Matters 

These findings highlight the growing importance of CTE in student success, especially in aligning Programs of Study with IBCs and ensuring Dual Credit opportunities for Level 1 Certificates.  

With Central Texas’ expanding economy, today is the ideal time to offer college credit-bearing CTE courses through Level 1 Certificates. Local institutions like Austin Community College, Texas State Technical College (TSTC), and Temple College provide these Certificate opportunities within your HS CTE Programs of Study.  

Curious how to get started? Let E3 Alliance work with you through the process and help your students seize these valuable opportunities. Contact Kyle Seipp or Marco Pizana for next steps. 

Access the final report.