About SHIFT Institute
At SHIFT Institute, we help schools and districts design the next generation of CTE — grounded in Universal Design for Learning, innovation, and human-centered systems that empower both teachers and learners.
Our mission is simple: to bridge the gap between compliance and transformation. We help educators move beyond checklists and mandates to create programs that are purposeful, inclusive, and aligned with a rapidly evolving world of work.
From Compliance to Transformation
CTE sits at the intersection of workforce, equity, and innovation; but too often, teachers and leaders are left without a roadmap for designing programs that truly meet every learner’s needs.
SHIFT Institute was created to change that.
We help educators move from compliance to transformation, equipping them with frameworks, tools, and professional learning that make career-connected learning accessible, inclusive, and sustainable.
Our Values
Clarity Over Complexity
We simplify systems so educators can focus on what matters.
Human-Centered Design:
Every tool, framework, and session centers real people.
Innovation with Integrity
We harness emerging tools responsibly, never for novelty’s sake.
Partnership, Not Prescription
We co-create solutions alongside educators, not above them.
Sustainable Change
We build systems that last ; beyond a grant cycle or trend.