Frameworks

2024 Frameworks

Status: Approved as of February 2024

Status: This program is currently being piloted in a limited number of districts.

Status: These programs are in the process of being revised.

Frameworks to be Updated

Revision Calendar

For Employers:
Employer voice is critical to ensuring our programs are equipping students with the skills and credentials needed to join the Commonwealth’s skilled and ready workforce upon graduation. We have two ways for employers to lend their voice to the Frameworks as we update them:

  • Complete a 15-minute survey. (Survey links are embedded in the calendar below by program area.)
  • Attend a virtual Employer Summit in the program area. Employer Summits are dynamic conversations with those who register to attend. However, if registrations are limited, Summits are subject to cancellation. (Summit dates and times are reflected in the calendar below. Click on the appropriate date, and you’ll be able to register.)

Your time and input is greatly appreciated!

For Educators:
We are very grateful for the partnership of educators in building strong Career Technical Education programs for the Commonwealth!

Educator Summits will take place after Employer Summits in order to share information directly from the Labor Market and employers in the Commonwealth. Times and Dates are Subject to Change. To register, please click on the appropriate date and fill out the registration form.

ClusterProgramUpdate
Timeframe
Employer
Summit 
UPDATE –
Educator
Construction ClusterMason and Tile
Setting (2014) 
Winter/Spring 2024 Employer survey link 
Construction ClusterCabinetmaking (2014) Winter/Spring 2024Employer survey Link 
Construction ClusterConstruction Craft
Laborer (2014)
Winter/Spring 2024Employer survey linkMarch 6, 2024 3:00-4:30 – Educator survey
Construction ClusterSheet
Metalworking (2014) 
Winter/Spring 2024Employer Survey LinkEducator Survey Link
Construction ClusterPainting and Design
Technologies (2014)
Winter/Spring 2024March 6, 2024 1:00-2:30 
Employer Survey Link 
Apr 3, 2024 3:00-4:30
Educator Survey Link 
Construction ClusterBuilding and Property
Maintenance (2014) 
Winter/Spring 2024Apr 3, 2024 1:00-2:30Apr 9, 2024 3:00-4:30
Education ClusterEarly Education and
Care (2014) 
Winter/Spring 2024Aug 12, 2024, 11:00-12:30  Sep 26, 2024, 3:00-4:30 
Arts and Communication Services ClusterDesign and Visual
Communications (2014) 
Winter/Spring 2024Apr 16, 2024 1:00 – 2:30
Employer Survey Link
May 8, 2024 3:00-4:30
Educator Survey Link
Arts and Communication Services ClusterGraphic
Communications (2014) 
Winter/Spring 2024May 7, 2024 1:00-2:30
Employer Survey Link
May 15, 2024 3:00-4:30
Educator Survey Link
Arts and Communication Services ClusterRadio and Television
Broadcasting (2014) 
Winter/Spring 2024May 14, 2024 1:00-2:30
Employer Survey Link
May 23, 2024 3:00-4:30
Educator Survey Link
Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology ClusterBiotechnology (2014) Summer 2024Sep 25, 2024, 11:30-1:00  
Employer Survey Link 
Oct 2, 2024, 3:00-4:30 
Educator Survey Link
Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology ClusterTelecommunications and Fiber Optics (2014) Summer 2024Sep 25, 2024, 11:30-1:00
Employer Survey Link 
Oct 2, 2024, 3:00-4:30
Educator Survey Link 
Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology ClusterDrafting (2014) Summer 2024Sep 25, 2024, 11:30-1:00
Employer Survey Link
Oct 2, 2024, 3:00-4:30
Educator Survey Link 
Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology ClusterStationary
Engineering (2014) 
Summer 2024Sep 25, 2024, 11:30-1:00
Employer Survey Link
Oct 2, 2024, 3:00-4:30
Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology ClusterElectronics (2014) Summer 2024Sep 25, 2024, 11:30-1:00
Employer Survey Link 
Oct 2, 2024, 3:00-4:30
Educator Survey Link 
Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology ClusterEngineering
Technology (2014) 
Summer 2024Sep 25, 2024, 11:30-1:00
Employer Survey Link 
Oct 2, 2024, 3:00-4:30
Educator Survey Link 
Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology ClusterRobotics and Automation
Technology (2014) 
Summer 2024Sep 25, 2024, 11:30-1:00
Employer Survey Link
Oct 2, 2024, 3:00-4:30
Educator Survey Link 
Transportation ClusterDiesel Technology (2014) Summer 2024Oct 2, 2024, 11:00-12:30 Oct 16, 2024 3:00-4:30 
Transportation ClusterMarine Service
Technology (2014) 
Summer 2024Oct 2, 2024, 11:00-12:30 Oct 16, 2024 3:00-4:30 
Transportation ClusterPower Equipment
Technology (2014) 
Summer 2024Oct 2, 2024, 11:00-12:30 Oct 16, 2024 3:00-4:30 
Agriculture and Natural Resources ClusterEnvironmental Science &
Technology (2014)
Fall 2024Oct 17, 2024, 11:00-12:30 Oct 24, 2024, 3:00-4:30
Agriculture and Natural Resources ClusterAgricultural Mechanics (2014)Fall 2024Oct 17, 2024, 11:00-12:30 Oct 24, 2024, 3:00-4:30 
Agriculture and Natural Resources ClusterHorticulture (2014)Fall 2024Oct 17, 2024, 11:00-12:30 Oct 24, 2024, 3:00-4:30  
Agriculture and Natural Resources ClusterAnimal Science (2014)Fall 2024Oct 17, 2024, 11:00-12:30 Oct 24, 2024, 3:00-4:30 
Business and Consumer Services ClusterFashion
Technology (2014) 
Fall 2024Nov 6, 2024, 1:00-2:30 Nov 13, 2024, 3:00-4:30 
Business and Consumer Services ClusterBusiness
Technology (2014) 
Fall 2024Nov 6, 2024, 1:00-2:30 Nov 13, 2024, 3:00-4:30 
Business and Consumer Services ClusterMarketing (2014) Fall 2024Nov 6, 2024, 1:00-2:30 Nov 13, 2024, 3:00-4:30 
Hospitality and Tourism ClusterCulinary Arts (2014) Fall 2024Nov 20, 2024, 11:00-12:30 Dec 4, 2024, 3:00-4:30 
Hospitality and Tourism ClusterHospitality
Management (2014) 
Fall 2024Nov 20, 2024, 11:00-12:30 Dec 4, 2024, 3:00-4:30 
Legal and Protective Services ClusterCriminal Justice (2014) Fall 2024Dec 4, 2024 1:00-2:30 Dec 11, 2024 3:00-4:30

The calendars below includes dates and registration links for all employer summits and educator summits for each framework. These are critical opportunities to provide input into the Framework revision process.

About Employer Summits. For each program area, we’ll host an employer summit for industry representatives who can give us on-the-ground insight into the skills and credentials our graduates need for successful employment. During each summit, we will share information from the Massachusetts Labor Market and an overview of findings from an industry-specific employer survey, as well as gather deeper insights from them about preferred credentials and skills. Employer summits may be attended by any employer partners including cooperative education partners, PAC members, etc.

About Educator Summits. Following each employer summit, we’ll share the insights from employers, discuss industry credentials, and industry skills with our educators in those program areas at a summit specifically for Educators. We look forward to collecting your insight and feedback. Educator Summits may be attended by CTE program teachers, academic teachers, professional support personnel, etc.