Technical Education Program Assessment

Program Learning Outcomes

Workforce and Licensure Readiness

• Graduates will demonstrate readiness for workforce placement and, when applicable, licensure in their field of study.

Educational and Skill Development Planning

• Graduates will develop and refine a personalized skill development and educational pathway plan with guidance from faculty and staff.

Technical Skill Mastery

• Graduates will demonstrate mastery of industry-relevant technical skills aligned with current workforce standards and program competencies.

Safety, Ethics, and Regulatory Compliance

• Graduates will apply industry safety standards, ethical practices, and regulatory requirements in academic and work-based settings.

Professionalism and Workplace Competencies

• Graduates will demonstrate professional behaviors, durable skills, and workplace competencies, including communication, teamwork, reliability, and accountability.

Program Key Performance Indicators

Student Success KPIs

• Course completion rate: ≥ 70%
• Program retention rate: ≥ 70%
• Program completion rate (150% of time): ≥ 65%

Credential and Skill KPIs

• Industry certification pass rate (where applicable): At or above the state or national average
• Licensure pass rate (where required): At or above the state or national average

Employment and Wage KPIs

• Job placement rate (within 6–12 months of completion): ≥ 70%
• Median wage at placement: At or above the regional median wage for the occupation

Employer and Stakeholder KPIs

• High-yield program completions: ≥ TBD
• Advisory committee engagement: Minimum of two meetings per year with documented employer input and curriculum recommendations

Continuous Improvement KPIs

• Annual program review completed: 100%, with documented findings and action items
• Annual faculty reviews completed: 100%, including professional development and industry upskilling plans