The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) has learned that the Honorable Carol D?Amico, Assistant Secretary for the Office of Vocational and Adult Education (OVAE), is resigning her position with the Administration, effective June 30, 2003.
ACTE appreciates the efforts of Assistant Secretary D?Amico to conduct a dialogue with career and technical educators about how best to position our education initiatives for the benefit of students and the economy. Her high hopes for students and their success as well as her respect for employers and their needs have shown clearly in her work at the Department of Education. We convey our thanks for the time she has committed to these efforts and her willingness to work with ACTE in the process.
ACTE looks forward to assisting the current staff and new leadership of OVAE in our continuous efforts to strengthen career and technical education and to promote its value in enhancing student achievement and meeting the needs of the global economy.
