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: 65% of graduates from CTE programs will be employed within 9 months of graduation.
Threshold of Acceptability: 62% of graduates from CTE programs will be employed within 9 months of graduation.
Source: Virginia Employment Commission
Frequency of Assessment: Annually
| Academic Year | Percent of CTE Graduates Employed |
|---|---|
| 2019-2020 | 63% |
| 2020-2021 | 67% |
| 2021-2022 | 64% |
| 2022-2023 | 64% |
| 2023-2024 | 66% |
Conclusion: 66% of 2023-24 Virginia Western career and technical program graduates were employed within nine months of graduation. This meets the goal.
Updated: July 8, 2026
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