Dr. Covelle's remarks to an economic development corporation highlight that our paths, whether we go to college or not, are rarely straight and predictable. Career and technical education allows students to travel down a career path and learn about the opportunities within that career cluster. This can lead to a competitive advantage when applying to college or entering the workforce. Career technical education can be paired with college not an alternative to college - or what Dr. Covelle calls an AND opportunity vs. an OR opportunity.