The College Board accelerated its push into career education with acquisitions and partnerships—buying District C’s Teamship program and partnering with the Carnegie Foundation to expand career‑connected teacher pipelines. The move follows the College Board’s expansion of Advanced Placement into CTE classes and signals a mainstreaming of career pathways into traditional college‑prep institutions. Parallel reporting on high‑quality career and technical education found consistent elements—clear postprogram pathways, integration of academic and technical skills, and employer partnerships—that drive earnings gains for graduates. College leaders and K‑12 partners now face implementation choices about scaling work‑based learning, aligning credentials with college credit, and ensuring equitable access.