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College and Career Readiness
Helping prepare all students for success
The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future emphasizes the importance of all students being College and
Career Ready by the time they graduate high school, creating opportunities for students to earn
postsecondary credits or industry credentials and engage in competitive entry college preparation
programs.
This spring, the State Board voted to adopt a more comprehensive, inclusive College and Career Readiness
(CCR) Standard. Maryland’s CCR Standard will ensure that students are prepared for entry-level credit-bearing
courses or postsecondary training at state community colleges. After meeting the CCR Standard, ideally by
the end of the 10th grade, students enroll in Post-CCR Pathways, consisting of Advanced Placement (AP) and
International Baccalaureate (IB) courses, dual enrollment, and Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses.
If the student has not yet met the CCR Standard, they are offered CCR Supports to help meet the standard as
soon as possible.
In 2024, the CTE Committee worked to advance the Blueprint goal of 45% of high school graduates completing
a high school-level Registered Apprenticeship or another industry-recognized credential (IRC) by graduation.
The CTE Committee provided guidance to stakeholders, drafted policies for high school-level apprenticeships
and IRCs, and solicited public comment.
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Continuing the Work of the Blueprint
