Educator Legal Liability Insurance: Rise of Vocational Education 

Vocational education is a critical component for maintaining a sustainable and successful economy. The importance of career and skill based schooling has been overlooked for many years in the United States. The predominant education system has favored the acquisition of general knowledge applicable which is versatile and interchangeable across many industries. The push for higher education is leaving many skilled labor positions unfulfilled in the modern job market.

A resurgence of support for vocational training has lead local and federal governments to reevaluate the benefits of specialized job training programs and the benefits they provide for a community. Due to the rising costs of education and the amount of college graduates unable to find work, students are beginning to rethink their future and seeking programs that will give them a competitive edge. Vocational training can be instrumental in educating a workforce of skilled individuals seeking stability.

Many states are pushing to procure more funding for vocational education and students, however due to curriculum standards and budget cuts skill building programs are falling farther from reach for most students. North Carolina for example recently signed new legislation which allows for three different high school diploma categories: college bound, career bound or both. They’re modeling their system reform off of the German educational system where vocational education is revered and respected.

The federal government is also seeking to address the rising demand for vocational education by reforming the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 and expanding government funding and support for such programs. The recently released Blueprint for Transforming Career and Technical Education outlines a plan for some $11 billion in federal funding to support vocational and technical training in community colleges and high schools across the nation.

As new programs develop so can risks, but having the right educator legal liability insurance can help mitigate those threats. At Professional Governmental Underwriters, Inc. we understand the special needs of educational facilities and the risks involved with education. Our Educators Management Liability Insurance policy programs are tailored specifically for public, parochial and nonprofit private school entities including colleges, universities and vocational training schools. Please Contact Us today for more information.