The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) is the largest national education association dedicated to the advancement of education that prepares youth and adults for careers. This area offers information about the history, mission and structure of ACTE, as well as details on our annual awards program.
WHO WE ARE
What is the Association for Career and Technical Education?
Founded in 1926, the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) is the largest national education association dedicated to the advancement of education that prepares youth and adults for successful careers.
What is ACTE’s core purpose?
To provide leadership in developing an educated, prepared, adaptable and competitive workforce.
Who does ACTE represent?
The strength of ACTE is reflected in its diverse membership composed of nearly 30,000 career and technical educators, administrators, researchers, guidance counselors and others involved in planning and conducting career and technical education programs at the secondary, post-secondary and adult levels.
What does ACTE do?
ACTE is committed to enhancing the job performance and satisfaction of its members; to increasing public awareness and appreciation for career and technical programs; and to assuring growth in local, state and federal funding for these programs by communicating and working with legislators and government leaders.
ACTE Leadership
ACTE's leadership is a volunteer Board of Directors elected by the members of the Association in an annual election. Board officers include the president, president-elect and past-president. Board Directors are one representative from each of ACTE's Divisions and Regions. The executive director is an ex-officio member of the Board. Standing committees are appointed by the Board.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
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| President | President-Elect | Past President |
| Gary Moore | Jim Comer | Ed Melott |
North Carolina State University | Francis Tuttle Technology Center | Metro Technology Center |
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| Divisional Representative | Regional Representative | Finance Chair |
| Deb Moore | Darin Lackey | Doug Major |
Raymond S. Kellis High School | Francis Tuttle Technology Center | Meridian Technology Center |