Career and technical education programs are rapidly integrating AI, cybersecurity and digital‑technology pathways across K‑12 and postsecondary systems. A recent EdWeek survey found digital technology, AI and cybersecurity to be the most common new CTE offerings in the past five years, driven by employer demand and pandemic‑era shifts in instructional design. Higher education leaders are also promoting human‑centered AI pilots across the learner journey—tools designed to streamline recruitment, personalize onboarding, and support retention without hollowing out human relationships. The guide emphasizes small, measurable pilots that preserve faculty agency and student belonging while scaling useful automation. For community colleges and workforce programs, these twin trends offer a chance to align credentialing with employer needs, but they require investments in instructor training, infrastructure and cross‑sector partnerships to convert tech curiosity into measurable job outcomes.