South Carolina Association for Career and Technical Education Unifies with National ACTE
Alexandria, VA – The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) is pleased to announce the formal unification of the South Carolina Association for Career and Technical Education (SCACTE) with the national Association. This effort, led by South Carolina ACTE President Anna Snipes, the SCACTE Board of Directors, and SCACTE Executive Director Brenda Baldwin, officially brings the state association under the national umbrella. This move benefits both career and technical education (CTE) professionals in South Carolina and ACTE’s national membership.
With this unification, South Carolina ACTE members can now join both their state and national professional membership associations simultaneously. SCACTE and its members will gain access to the national association’s extensive professional development resources, federal public policy advocacy and leadership opportunities. The state association will also benefit from a range of organizational resources and association management services, including online membership processing and electronic communications tools. For ACTE, the unification enhances connections with CTE stakeholders in South Carolina and gives SCACTE members a stronger voice in federal policy advocacy.
“ACTE’s Board of Directors and I are thrilled to strengthen our ties in South Carolina and closely collaborate with members of South Carolina ACTE,” said ACTE Executive Director LeAnn Curry. “By working together, we can expand access to high-quality CTE programs and continue to help all students build the skills they need to be successful in their future goals. We deeply appreciate the South Carolina ACTE Board of Directors and everyone who helped make this unification possible.”
“This year, we celebrate a significant milestone: the unification of SCACTE with the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE),” said SCACTE President Anna Snipes. “This partnership represents more than a structural change — it is a powerful alignment of vision, values, and purpose. Together, we are stronger, more connected, and better equipped to elevate CTE across our state and beyond.”
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The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) is the nation’s largest not-for-profit association committed to the advancement of education that prepares youth and adults for successful careers. ACTE represents the community of CTE professionals, including educators, administrators, researchers, school counselors, guidance and career development professionals and others at all levels of education. ACTE is committed to excellence in providing advocacy, public awareness and access to resources, professional development and leadership opportunities.
