<p>Almost 1.7 million older workers retired early because of the pandemic crisis, says a report by the New School for Social Research’s Retirement Equity Lab. In fact, by the third quarter of 2020, nearly <a href="https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2020/11/09/the-pace-of-boomer-retirements-has-accelerated-in-the-past-year/">28.6 million Baby Boomers</a> had retired out of a total national cohort of about <a href="https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2020/04/28/millennials-overtake-baby-boomers-as-americas-largest-generation/">71.6 million</a>, according to Pew Research.</p>
<p>Industry warned what was on the horizon. This unprecedented rise in retirement has opened doors to opportunities for our CTE students for innovative, promotable, high skilled, and well-paying careers. Our local industry partners are primed, willing, and able to train and employ.</p>
<p>The 2021/2022 LACOE Office of CTE’s <strong>21<sup>st</sup> Century CTE Careers Symposium</strong> professional development series highlights Los Angeles County industry partners and their respective industry sector(s) and cutting-edge career opportunities.</p>
<p>We invite you to take a virtual tour of their facilities and learn about classroom requirements, duties, and other necessities in order to prepare our CTE students for a 21<sup>st</sup> century career.</p>
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