Legislative Alerts
Read recent and archived alerts regarding the latest policy issues that will impact career and technical education and the actions you can take to improve and protect federal education and workforce development programs. Specific messages are included to assist in advocacy efforts.
Advocacy Toolkit
Looking for more ways to take action? ACTE has developed a ready-to-use toolkit to assist you in your advocacy activities and help you promote ongoing support for CTE. The toolkit provides information and step-by-step directsion for working with policymakers, the community, and the media.
Legislative Action Center
Use this tool to find the names, addresses, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail addresses for Members of Congress and key Administration officials. Quickly and conveniently send e-mails and produce letters directly to policymakers using sample messages provided by ACTE.
Appropriations Media Campaign
ACTE is currently conducting a media campaign to encourage Congressional members to increase funding for the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act (Perkins). Learn how you can participate in this campaign with letters to the editor, opinion editorials (op-eds) and other tactics. Sample letters and tips on getting your CTE program covered by your local media are included.