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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

ACTE Represents Professionals From All Facets of CTE

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Administration

Agricultural Education

Business Education

Counseling & Career Development

Engineering & Technology Education

Family & Consumer Sciences

Health Sciences Education

New & Related Services

Postsecondary, Adult & Career Education

Trade & Industrial Education

Work-based Learning

Membership Has its Rewards

Individual membership is $100* and includes access to both New Jersey and National ACTE benefits.

*Division dues may vary.

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 & 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.

CTEANJ News and Updated

2022-2023 CTEANJ Meeting Dates

September 14, 2022

Executive Committee Virtual 3:30pm

October 12, 2022

Membership In-person 5-7pm
Town & Country Diner, Bordentown, NJ
Sponsor-Universal Technical Institute (UTI)
Presenter-Rob Henken, Career Advisor, UTI
Presenter-Kevin Gero, Regional Director, UTI

November 10/11, 2022

NJEA CONVENTION

December 7, 2022

Executive Committee In-person 5-7pm
Town & Country Diner, Bordentown, NJ
Sponsor-Rizzieri Aveda School
Presenter-Victoria Sceia, Admissions Director

January 11, 2023

Executive Committee Virtual 3:30pm

March 15, 2023

Membership In-person 5-7pm
Town & Country Diner, Bordentown, NJ
Sponsor-Automotive Training Center (ATC)
Presenter-Samantha Mantegna, Admissions, ATC
Presenter-Dr. Derek Shendell, Director, Rutgers, NJ Safe Schools

May 3, 2023

Membership In-person 5-7pm
Town & Country Diner, Bordentown, NJ
Sponsor-CareerSafe
Presenter-Sharyn Fisher, Account Executive

New Jersey ACTE Key Players

John Hillard (2022-2023)

CTEANJ President
Retired
jvhillard74@yahoo.com

Felicia L. Brown (2022-2023)

CTEANJ Past President
Trenton Central HS
fbrown@trenton.k12.nj.us

Patricia DiGioia-Laird (2022-2023)

CTEANJ Corresponding Secretary
NJ FCCLA
njfccla@gmail.com

Robert Carson (2022-2023)

CTEANJ Vice-President Program
Burlington Township High School
rcarson@burltwpsch.org

Fathiyyah Salaam (2022-2023)

CTEANJ Vice-President Membership
East Orange Board of Ed
fathiyyah.salaam@eastorange.k12.nj.us

Ms. Robyn Kay (2022-2023)

CTEANJ Recording Secretary
CASE Digital Learning Coordinator
rlkay@verizon.net

Chris Gehringer (2022-2023)

CTEANJ Treasurer
Delsea Regional HS
cgehringer@delsearegional.us

CTE in the Garden State

Read the New Jersey ACTE Fact Sheet.

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