CTE in the News


Wyoming Creates Future Pipeline of CTE Instructors

Inside Higher Ed, February 26, 2024

States Are Making Work-Based Learning a Top Policy Priority

EdWeek, February 23, 2024

Amid skilled labor shortage, some high schools put renewed emphasis on career education

CBSnews.com, August 31, 2023

Reps. Thompson, Bonamici, Finstad, Kilmer Introduce Bill to Expand Career Counseling for Adult Learners

July 26, 2023

ACTE Executive Director LeAnn Curry was quoted in this press release for the Creating Opportunities to Thrive and Advance Act.

“We need to ensure that communicating with learners about career opportunities is as seamless as possible. This legislation empowers leaders of adult education programs to connect learners to high-quality career and technical education (CTE) programs that lead to in-demand, high-wage jobs and careers. Raising public awareness of CTE opportunities is critical to maintaining strong communities and meeting local economic demands for a skilled workforce. ACTE is grateful for Congressman ‘GT’ Thompson, Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici, Congressman Derek Kilmer and Congressman Brad Finstad for their leadership in introducing this bill, and we look forward to working in support of its passage.”

High school shop class is back—and it’s showing students alternatives to ‘traditional college’

CNBC, July 26, 2023

House funding panel proposes cuts for ED, DOL

Community College Daily, July 18, 2023

Higher Ed Groups ‘Appalled’ at House Budget Cuts

Inside Higher Ed, July 17, 2023

GOP House committee members proposes 80% cut to Title I

K-12 Dive, July 14, 2023

Baldwin, Young, Kaine Introduce Bill to Boost Career and Technical Education, Connect People with Good-Paying Jobs

July 13, 2023

ACTE Executive Director LeAnn Curry was quoted in this press release for the Data for American Jobs Act of 2023.

“ACTE is pleased to support the Data for American Jobs Act to empower learners with more and better information to make education and career choices that lead to success,” said LeAnn Curry, Executive Director of the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE). “Better aligning data across K-12 education, postsecondary education and the workforce will help students, families and policymakers see the potential impacts of different education pathways and programs. In addition, this bill would devote additional resources to research how students benefit from CTE programs and how they are delivered. We look forward to working with Senators Baldwin, Young, and Kaine in support of this legislation.”

CTE internships offer constructive pathways for local industry, schools alike

K-12 Dive, April 26, 2023

ACTE Workforce Development through CTE Coalition member Mike Kenig was featured in this article about construction trades internships and apprenticeships.

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