CTE Teacher Shortage

A career and technical education instructor teaches students in welding, automation, electrical technology, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing labs, illustrating how CTE instructors build the skilled workforce pipeline for America's future.

America’s Skills Gap Has a Multiplier: Missing CTE Instructors

August 2, 2026 | By Chandra Dhopatkar

The CTE instructor shortage is multiplying America’s broader skills gap by reducing the number of students who can enter and