CTE in the News

A Guide to Trade Schools and Vocational Programs

U.S. News & World Report, April 19, 2022

$5.1 million Data Center Lab to be built at NOVA Woodbridge Campus

Potomac Local News, March 24, 2022

College, business leaders, to tour Woodbridge data center program

Potomac Local News, March 22, 2022

Wednesday, March 23, is National Data Center Day. The event will be marked with a tour of the Workforce Development Center at Northern Virginia Community College Workforce Development Center. College President Dr. Anne Kress, campus provost Dr. Sam Hill, as well as officials from the Association for Career and Technical Education and National Association of Home Builders will be on hand.

Biden’s visit spotlights technical colleges, a key to infrastructure building

TwinCities.com/Minnesota Pioneer Press, November 30, 2021

ACTE Government Relations Manager Zach Curtis discussed President Biden’s visit to a Minnesota technical college and the impact of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act on CTE.

Workplace Ready: Hands-on tech training in cybersecurity, computer information systems, coding and networking prepares K–12 students for careers and college programs in IT.

EdTech Magazine, Fall 2021

ACTE Senior Director of Public Policy spoke with EdTech Magazine about the cybersecurity workforce. ET_Q421_26-29_Feature_Hennick

Home Improvement, Interrupted: Labor And Material Shortages Stall Home Renovations In Pandemic Era

Forbes, October 26, 2021

ACTE Senior Director of Public Policy discussed career exploration, high-quality CTE programs and opportunities in the skilled trades workforce.

First nationwide look at racial breakdown of career education confirms deep divides

The Hechinger Report, September 16, 2021

ACTE Senior Director of Public Policy Alisha Hyslop discussed improving equity in CTE in this article.

Congressman Krishnamoorthi Applauds Committee Passage Of Workforce Development Funding In Build Back Better Act, Calls On Senate To Support

September 13, 2021

ACTE Executive Director LeAnn Wilson was quoted in this press release from Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL).

Why Technical School Might Be the Best Education Move for Your Financial Future

GOBankingRates, September 2, 2021

ACTE Senior Director of Public Policy Alisha Hyslop was featured in this article about CTE.

Congressmen Krishnamoorthi And Langevin Introduce Resolution Calling For Doubling Federal Funding For Career And Technical Education

September 1, 2021

ACTE Executive Director LeAnn Wilson is quoted in this press release.

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