ACTE recently began a project to develop definitions for inclusion, access, equity and diversity (IAED) in the context of career and technical education. Aligning this with print issue themes in Techniques in 2021–22, we seek to define equity in February 2022. Please contact Lia Milgram with questions.
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Define diversity
ACTE seeks to define inclusion, access, equity and diversity (IAED) in the context of career and technical education. Aligning this with print issue themes in Techniques in 2021–22, we seek to define diversity in April 2022. Please contact Lia Milgram with questions.
What does diversity mean to you?
Quality training with Miller AugmentedArc & NCCER
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Be a postsecondary leader
Applications for the fourth cohort in the Postsecondary Leadership Success Program at ACTE — Sponsored by ECMC Foundation are now open!
The program offers is a yearlong professional development experience intended to develop the organizational leadership and management skills of postsecondary CTE professionals. In particular, the postsecondary CTE fellows work to address the needs of underserved populations.
Twenty selected fellows will:
- Identify a professional objective to address in their institutions
- Carry out that goal to realize a lasting impact
- Work with a dedicated mentor on assigned projects and team-building activities
- Attend and present regular webinars to collaborate with fellow peer group
- Have the potential to earn a stipend and graduate credit hours
Learn more and apply today! Applications will close in January 2022.
Attend ACTE’s CareerTech VISION 2021
Mark your calendars for ACTE’s CareerTech VISION, a hybrid event taking place in New Orleans, Louisiana, and online, Dec. 1–4. In-person registration includes:
- Access to more than 200 in-person-only sessions covering multiple career and technical education (CTE) sectors and timely equity and access topics
- Innovations in CTE at the on-site Expo
- Numerous networking receptions and pre-conference workshops
- Online VISION programming during and post-event
This year’s premier event for career and technical educators happens in New Orleans, Louisiana. Not able to attend in-person? Join us online for a dynamic and specially curated virtual content. Learn more.
Survey reveals what women need to succeed at work
The pandemic labor market has exacerbated the barriers that American women face in the workplace. Much has been written about this, but what LiveCareer found lacking was comprehensive data on what working women themselves want. So, in May 2021, they conducted a survey of 354 American women.
Women need child and elder care.
Of the respondents:
- 48% were parents of children under the age of 16
- 33% made up single-parent households
- 28% were caregivers for adults
Access to affordable child and elder care was incredibly important to the working women in the study. But access to affordable care doesn’t only enable employment. It also allows women to progress in their careers, earn higher salaries and undertake career and technical education and training.
More than 70% of survey respondents cited the importance of affordable care in each of the three following facets of career advancement:
- Pursuing new job opportunities
- Earning more money
- Undertaking additional training or education
So, if you want to lead the way for ambitious women in CTE, ensure that they have access to affordable care. Read LiveCareer’s study to learn more about how to support women in the workforce and what career advice they find most useful.
Build the career you deserve on your own terms.
Virtual training develops state leadership skills
Do you wish to further develop leadership skills in your role as a state association leader? All current state leaders and those interested in service are welcome to attend.
State leadership training will be held virtually on Wednesday, Dec. 1.
Registration costs $25. Learn more and register when you sign up to attend VISION. With questions, please contact Kelli Diemer, ACTE membership director.
ACTE seeks IAED mentees
ACTE’s Inclusion, Access, Equity and Diversity (IAED) Mentorship Program offers professional development opportunities for association members who wish to cultivate more diverse and inclusive learning environments for CTE. Does that sound like you? Apply to be a mentee — no later than Oct. 31.
Dates announced for board of directors election
The 2022 ACTE board of directors’ election will be held Dec. 3, 2021–Jan. 3, 2022!
Positions eligible for election include:
- President-elect
- Region IV Vice President-elect
- Family and Consumer Sciences Division Vice President
- Business Education Division Vice President
In order to vote, you must be an ACTE member by Nov. 3. ACTE will announce the winners the week of Jan. 3. Learn more information about the election, including information on the positions and candidates.
