Virginia Western measures employment success by the number of career and technical education* (CTE) graduates who successfully enter the job force nine months after they graduate. Employment data is provided by the Virginia Employment Commission (VEC).
* Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs include Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degrees, Certificates (CERT), and Career Studies Certifications (CSC).
1. Employment Rate of CTE graduates
Goal/Target: 69% of graduates from CTE programs will be employed within 9 months of graduation.
Threshold of Acceptability: 66% of graduates from CTE programs will be employed within 9 months of graduation.
Source: Virginia Employment Commission
Frequency of Assessment: Annually
Conclusion: 64% of 2022-23 Virginia Western career and technical program graduates were employed within nine months of graduation. This does not meet the threshold of acceptability.
Action Plan: Virginia Western’s Economic Success Shared Governance team is working to create a plan for accurate reporting and strengthening relationships with local employers to improve employment rates for CTE graduates.
Updated: February 3, 2025