Career and Technical Education Association of New Jersey
WHAT IS ACTE ?
ACTE is the largest national education association serving thousands of professionals dedicated to the advancement of education that prepares youth and adults for successful careers. ACTE can help you grow as a CTE professional in New Jersey via National ACTE – your professional development and advocacy association for CTE. Our members represent all facets of career and technical education (CTE) and include:
- Secondary and middle school CTE teachers and administrators
- Postsecondary CTE instructors, faculty, administrators and deans
- Guidance counselors
- Students studying to become CTE educators
- Federal and state government education professionals
- Nonprofit organizations active in the advancement of CTE
- Corporations working with CTE programs and educators on workplace skills
Learn more about the comprehensive benefits of membership!
Membership has its rewards:
Professional Development |
Get access to high quality professional development to enrich your curriculum and advance your career. Join 3,500+ CTE professionals for ACTE’s CareerTech VISION. |
Advocacy |
Influence CTE-related legislation and funding, drive economic development, and voice your policy priorities at local, state and national levels. |
Networking |
Whether it’s online or in person, cultivate a knowledgeable network for sharing and exchanging ideas. |
News and Updates |
Receive a subscription to Techniques magazine and ACTE News, Legislative Alerts, Career Tech Update, STEM SmartBrief and more. |
Professional Recognition |
Achieve national recognition through state, regional, and national ACTE awards programs honoring the most distinguished CTE educators and programs. |
Peace of Mind |
Group life and AD&D insurance and professional liability coverage. |
Discounts |
Member-exclusive discounts for ACTE events and countless CTE products. |
Career Readiness |
Check out ACTE’s online Job Bank to help you find new and exciting work. |
Individual membership is $100* and includes access to both New Jersey and National ACTE benefits.
*Division dues may vary.
Visit ACTE or call 1-800-826-9972 to join!
CTE in the Garden State- Read the New Jersey ACTE Fact Sheet.
CTEANJ NEWS AND UPDATES
2019-2020 CTEANJ Meeting Dates
September 24, 2019 3:30 PM Executive Meeting Burlington Township School District 610 Fountain Ave. Burlington, NJ |
October 22, 2019 3:30 PM Executive Meeting Burlington Township School District 610 Fountain Ave. Burlington, NJ |
November 7 & 8, 2019 NJEA Convention Professional Development and booth on floor. Atlantic City Convention Center 1 Convention Boulevard Atlantic City, NJ |
December 10, 2019 3:30 PM Professional Development/Executive Meeting New Jersey DOE (Tentative) |
January 14, 2020 3:30 PM Executive Meeting On-Line (Look for log-in Information) |
February 14, 2020 ACTE Applications Due. |
March 1, 2020 William M. Devonald Scholarship Applications due |
March 10, 2020 Executive Meeting Delsea Regional HS 242 Fries Mill Rd, Franklinville, NJ |
April 22, 2020 CTEANJ Dinner 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM Culinary Education Center of Monmouth County 101 Drury Lane, Asbury Park, NJ $30.00 per person |
May 5, 2020 Executive Meeting Trenton Central High School (Tentative) 400 Chambers St. Trenton, NJ |
July TBD Planning and Re-Org Meeting |
MEMBER RESOURCES
CTEANJ-News Sheet Volume 1 Oct 2019
CTEANJ 2020 Wiiliam M. Devonald Scholarship
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(Deadline February14, 2020)
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New Jersey ACTE Key Players
John Neyhart (2020) CTEANJ President Monmouth County Vocational School District |
John Hillard (2020) CTEANJ Past President Retired |
Frank Yesalavich (2020) CTEANJ Corresponding Secretary Retired Agricultural Science Educator |
Robert Carson (2020) CTEANJ Vice-President Program Burlington Township High School |
MaryAnn Kjetsaa, Ph.D. (2021) CTEANJ Vice-President Membership Retired |
Sara Cobb (2021) CTEANJ Recording Secretary CASE Digital Learning Coordinator |
Warren Downey (2021) CTEANJ Treasurer Retired |