ACTE's Postsecondary CTE Summit 2025

ACTE’s Postsecondary CTE Summit invites forward-thinking educators, administrators, researchers, and industry leaders to share their insights, strategies, and innovative practices that will shape the future of career and technical education (CTE). With the theme “Future Ready: The New Era of Postsecondary CTE,” this summit will provide a platform to explore how we can adapt, innovate, and prepare students for the rapidly changing workforce. We’re aiming to spotlight sessions that not only address current challenges but also anticipate and plan for the skills, partnerships, and adaptability needed in the next era of CTE. The deadline for submissions is May 1.

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Dr. Jothany Reed serves as Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs for the Tennessee Board of Regents, overseeing academic initiatives for the state’s 13 community colleges, 24 colleges of applied technology, and TN eCampus. With over 27 years of leadership experience, she has championed educational excellence, workforce alignment, and institutional growth across Tennessee, Texas, and California. Dr. Reed pioneered the IDEAL Workforce Model, expanding workforce training, apprenticeships, and academic pathways, and has forged partnerships with major industry leaders. Her transformative leadership has been nationally recognized, earning congressional honors, leadership awards, and a Women’s Month Proclamation. She holds a Doctor of Education from California State University, Fresno, and resides in Nashville with her family.

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Award Summary

The 2025 Catapult Award celebrates educational visionaries who are transforming education for a rapidly evolving world! Through this award, ACTE honors those individuals and teams who are redefining the future of education by making learning relevant, scalable, and aligned with real-world needs. If you’re an educator, leader, or organization systemically reshaping education to meet the demands of tomorrow’s workforce, this is your moment to shine. Nominees should reflect the spirit of innovation and align with one or more of the conference themes, Future-Ready Skills Development, focusing on equipping learners with emerging skills for a rapidly changing workforce; Innovative Program Design, highlighting creative approaches and flexible learning pathways in CTE; Data-Driven Decision-Making, leveraging data to enhance educational outcomes and program effectiveness; and Cross-Sector Collaboration, fostering partnerships with industry and community to align CTE programs with real-world needs. Don’t wait— nominate the changemaker in your community (including self-nominations) before the application closes on May 1, 2025!

Registration Rates

Early Bird (on or before 8/8/2025) 

• $400 -Member Rate
• $500 -Non-Member Rate

Regular (after 8/8/2025)

• $450 -Member Rate
• $550 -Non-Member Rate

Event Policies

Payments: Any outstanding registration payments must be paid by the first day of the conference. Payment can also be accepted at the event.

Cancellation/Refund Policy: All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing and e-mailed to registration@acteonline.org. Telephone requests WILL NOT be honored. Confirmed registrants may cancel and receive a full refund, minus a $100 administrative fee, through September 4th, 2025. Cancellations received on or after Sept. 4, are non-refundable. ACTE is not responsible for weather-related travel delays or other issues regarding personal travel and no refunds will be given due to these occurrences.

Custom Sponsorship Opportunities: Partner with Us in Innovation

If you’re interested in discussing how we can create a custom sponsorship opportunity that aligns with your vision for innovation, please contact us!

Sponsorship/exhibitor Contact:

Dr. Sophia Alston, Senior Manager of Postsecondary CTE at salston@acteonline.org 

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