Chairman Williams Introduces Bipartisan Legislation Supporting Career and Technical Education for Small Businesses

March 24, 2023

“Small business is strengthened with support from career and technical education (CTE) programs,” said ACTE Executive Director LeAnn Curry. “When entrepreneurs have the resources they need to start their own businesses in their communities, and workers can enter rewarding career paths with upward mobility, economic growth is possible. Supporting small businesses that hire CTE program graduates is just one step we can take to ensure that we build a strong pipeline of skilled workers in high-need industries. ACTE is proud to support this legislation, and we thank Congressman Williams for his leadership and focus on the role small businesses play alongside CTE in developing a strong economic future for our country.”

Congressman Krishnamoorthi Introduces Resolution Calling For Doubling Federal Funding For Career And Technical Education

March 10, 2023

ACTE Executive Director LeAnn Curry was quoted in this press release on doubling federal funding for CTE.

From finance to food, DC school aims to make CTE more attractive, accessible

K-12 Dive, March 3, 2023

The ACTE 2023 CTE Month school visit to Jackson-Reed High School is featured in this article from K-12 Dive.

Launching career activities in elementary school? Keep the focus wide

February 1, 2023

ACTE Senior Director of Public Policy Alisha Hyslop was quoted in this article on elementary-age career exploration.

Thompson, Bonamici Recognize February as Career and Technical Education Month

February 8, 2023

ACTE Executive Director LeAnn Curry was quoted in this press release marking February as CTE Month.

Strengthening Youth Apprenticeships Act

January 31, 2023

ACTE Executive Director LeAnn Curry was quoted in this press release for the introduction of the Strengthening Youth Apprenticeships Act.

Community partnerships essential to help CTE programs benefit local economies

K-12 Dive, December 21, 2022

ACTE Region V VP Shani Watkins was featured in this article on community partnerships and CTE.

National representatives tour Southwestern Illinois career, technical programs

Illinois Business Journal, November 10, 2022

ACTE Media Relations and Advocacy Associate Jori Houck was quoted in this recap of the 2022 Illinois ACTE media tour.

Thompson, Langevin Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing National Career Development Month

November 10, 2022

ACTE Executive Director LeAnn Wilson is quoted in this press release recognizing November 2022 as National Career Development Month.

The Job: Bastion of Bipartisanship

The Job Newsletter, November 10, 2022

ACTE Media Relations and Advocacy Associate Jori Houck was quoted in this newsletter on the bi-partisan nature of CTE and the mid-term elections.