The Association for Career and Technical Education is the largest national education association dedicated to the advancement of education that prepares youth and adults for careers. ACTE seeks to attract bright, creative minds to advocate for career and technical education, and build and serve our diverse membership, at the state and federal levels.
Working for ACTE means more than financial rewards: It means working to improve students' educational options and opportunities beyond the traditional academic classroom, helping to build a highly skilled workforce that is the backbone of the national economy.
Our convenient location in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia, is mere blocks from the King Street Metro Station and is easily accessible by car or bus.
Full-time Positions
ACTE offers its employees a competitive salary and benefits package, including paid leave, floating holidays, a comprehensive medical and dental plan, life and long-term disability insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. In accordance with the Association's mission, staff members are also encouraged to pursue professional development opportunities by joining professional organizations, attending seminars, conferences and conventions, and enrolling in non-degree coursework.
The ACTE internship program is an extension of the Association’s mission by furthering the career development of students in the greater Washington, D.C., area while providing critical support to staff activities.
Internships for postsecondary students in undergraduate or certificate programs are available on a for-credit basis during each semester of the academic year, or for the full term if both intern and staff to whom the intern reports mutually agree to the extension. Semester-based internships will be available in marketing, accounting, electronic media, graphic design, policy and management/administration.
Internships for students transitioning from secondary education to postsecondary/career education will be available June-August on an as-needed basis according to the needs of each department. These positions may include stipends.
Fall Semester 2011
ACTE offers for-credit internships during the fall and spring semesters of the academic year. Positions are available in accounting, e-media, graphic design, marketing, non-profit management and public policy. See the position descriptions for more information. Application can be made by e-mailing ACTE Internship Coordinator Jon Miller. Applicants selected for interviews will be contacted as soon as possible.
Summer Internships
Information on internships for summer 2012 will be posted in the near future.
ACTE Scholar- and Practitioner-in-Residence
ACTE is implementing
two new initiatives known as the Scholar-in-Residence and the
Practitioner-in-Residence programs. The intent is to
provide CTE professors and educators with scholarly/professional
development opportunities while at the same time providing the ACTE
membership as a whole with the outcome of the program. The specifics of
each program are left to the discretion of the scholar/practitioner.
The scholar might conduct research, write position papers, analyze
public policy or conduct other such scholarly activities; the practitioner might initiate new activities and thrusts for career and
technical education, work on membership development, provide feedback to
ACTE staff, evaluate ACTE functions, help plan regional and national
conferences, work on curriculum projects, support CTSO activities,
participate in public policy activities, develop inservice workshops
and conduct other such activities that have the potential to improve
ACTE and/or career and technical education.
The scholar and practitioner will propose a plan of action, keeping in mind the mission
and objectives of the Association. It
is anticipated that the term of appointment will be 3-6 months, but
this is negotiable. A substantial portion of time should be spent
operating out of the ACTE Headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia, but the
scholar and practitioner are not required to spend the entire time at
this location. The scholar and practitioner will receive a stipend of
$1,000 a month. The beginning and end dates are flexible.
Please
see below for specific information about the Scholar-in-Residence and
the Practitioner-in-Residence programs. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Scholar-in-Residence
The ACTE Scholar-in-Residence program provides opportunities for
career and technical educators to engage in focused scholarship and
further develop their competencies, skills and knowledge in CTE as a scholar-in-residence at the ACTE headquarters
in Alexandria, Virginia. Through the program, scholars:
- develop a
proposal for study/research
- spend 3-6 months at ACTE Headquarters engaging in focused study that will enhance their own
education, expand the knowledge base in career and technical education
and provide leadership to ACTE
- attend a variety of development
opportunities that will enhance their scholarly expertise
- become part of ACTE’s leadership team during their Headquarters stay
Interested
individuals should review the application materials and submit the
following items to llessels@acteonline.org:
- completed application form
- a
curriculum vitae
- secure three letters of support
- submit
a letter of interest
More information is found in the application form.
Practitioner-in-Residence
The ACTE Practitioner-in-Residence program provides opportunities for
career and technical educators to further develop their competencies,
skills and knowledge in CTE while making a
contribution to the profession. The practitioner will be in residence at
the ACTE Headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia. Through the program,
practitioners:
- develop a proposal for professional development
and activity
- spend 3-6 months at ACTE Headquarters
engaging in a variety of activities that will enhance their own
education, contribute to the advancement of ACTE and career and
technical education and provide leadership to ACTE
- attend a
variety of development opportunities that will enhance their
professional development
- become part of ACTE’s leadership team
during their Headquarters stay
Interested individuals should
review the application materials and submit
the following items to llessels@acteonline.org:
- completed
application form
- a
resume
- secure three letters of support
- submit a letter
of interest.
More information is found in the application form.
The 2011 Practitioners-in-Residence were:
- Coleen Keffeler, Sturgis, South Dakota
- Linda Moyer, Allentown, Pennsylvania
ACTE has many ways for members and non-member CTE educators to get involved in serving the Association's mission. Click here for more information.