There is limited understanding of the scope and impact of distance learning on postsecondary career and technical education (CTE). Descriptive analysis of questionnaire responses and telephone interviews from 512 community colleges (response rate of 53.3%) sought to determine the following in relation to postsecondary CTE: (1) how prominent is distance education; (2) what are the institutional drivers and desired outcomes of distance education; (3) which institutions and students participate in distance courses and programs; and (4) what types of technologies are used to deliver distance courses. Some of the conclusions are as follows: (1) community colleges are providing CTE courses via distance learning to meet the needs of students by increasing access and convenience, but not to reduce costs; (2) lack of faculty interest and program development costs are the primary reasons for not offering CTE courses via distance learning; (3) a significant portion of community college CTE courses are offered via distance learning; (4) community colleges are offering few CTE programs that can be completed fully via distance learning; (5) enrollments in distance learning courses and programs are expected to increase; (6) distance learning CTE courses attract more working professionals, employed students, and single parents compared to on-campus classes; and (7) Internet-based courses are the most prominent form of distance learning. (Contains 28 tables, 2 figures, and 62 references.) (MO)