Tennessee 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 Tennessee Association for Career and Technical Education (Tennessee ACTE) with the national Association. This effort, led by Tennessee ACTE President Richard Skipper, the TNACTE Board of Directors, and TNACTE Executive Director Chris Tucker, officially brings the state association under the national umbrella. This moves benefits both career and technical education (CTE) professionals in Tennessee and ACTE’s national membership.
With this unification, Tennessee ACTE members can now join both their state and national professional membership associations simultaneously. TNACTE 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 Tennessee and gives TNACTE members a stronger voice in federal policy advocacy.
“ACTE’s Board of Directors and I are excited to expand our connections in Tennessee and work closely with our friends at Tennessee ACTE and their members,” said ACTE Executive Director LeAnn Curry. “Working together, ACTE, Tennessee ACTE, and our partners in states all across the country can increase access to and students’ success in high-quality CTE programs. We are grateful to the Tennessee ACTE Board of Directors and all who made this unification possible.”
“TNACTE is excited to announce that we are no longer one of 7 states non unified. We firmly believe that the benefits of finally unifying will pay long term dividends to all stakeholders but especially to our teachers as we strengthen each program division within our organization.” Richard Skipper – TNACTE President
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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.
