FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 19, 2006

CONTACT: Megan Reiter (703) 683-9312; mreiter@acteonline.org

ALEXANDRIA, VA – For the third straight year, the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) is sponsoring an essay contest in the memory of former ACTE Senior Director of Communications, Cliff Weiss (1951 -2004).  Cliff Weiss had a passion for career and technical education, which he showcased through his writing.  The purpose of this contest is to recognize career and technical education (CTE) students who share the same passion and talents.  A secondary and postsecondary CTE student will each receive an award of $250 in addition to having their essay published in ACTE’s Techniques Magazine.

This year, students will be asked to respond to the following question, “How has CTE helped me give back to the community?”  The essay should be no less than 500 words in length for postsecondary and no more than 500 words in length for secondary students.   All entrants must be enrolled in at least one CTE course.  There is a new deadline this year.  All essays must be received at ACTE Headquarters by Friday, March 31, 2006  in order to be considered.  Submissions may be sent to: The Cliff Weiss Memorial Essay Contest, ACTE, 1410 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314.

For complete contest details please visit ACTE’s Web site at  http://www.acteonline.org/about/awards/CWMEC/index.cfm or contact Megan Reiter at 703-683-9312 or by email at mreiter@acteonline.org.  All entries become the property of ACTE and will not be returned.  ACTE will notify the winning entries only.

The Association for Career and Technical Education is the national professional association for the field of career and technical education.  Now in it’s 80th year, ACTE’s membership numbers more than 30,000 teachers, counselors and administrators at the middle school, high school and postsecondary levels.