Press Hits :2021


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.

Career and technical schools cope with pandemic, share optimism about future

The Valley News-Dispatch, July 2, 2021

ACTE Research Manager Catherine Imperatore was quoted in this article about the impacts of COVID-19 on CTE.

Keller, Northwest ISDs invest in healthcare education for students

Community Impact Newspaper, July 1, 2021

ACTE Deputy Executive Director Steve DeWitt was quoted in this piece about health care education.

The Future of Career Technical Education (CTE): What Educators Need to Know

Tech & Learning, June 14, 2021

ACTE’s Senior Director of Public Policy Alisha Hyslop was quoted in this article about the future of CTE after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Grapevine-Colleyville ISD expands health education options to meet growing need

Community Impact Newspaper, June 9, 2021

ACTE’s Deputy Executive Director Steve DeWitt was quoted in this article about the need for health care workers with practical skills.

Bridging the Workforce Training Gap at Community Colleges

Inside Higher Ed, June 7, 2021

ACTE Government Relations manager Michael Matthews discussed the ACCESS to Careers Act.

Learning to Cut Hair — at Home: How Remote Classes Forced Career Technical Students To Lose Hands-On Skills Classes During the Pandemic

The 74 Million, May 11, 2021

ACTE was quoted in an article about the methods that CTE students and educators used to provide learners with essential skills during the pandemic.

Why we must invest in new, innovative workforce training to fill a skills gap

The Hechinger Report, March 12, 2021

ACTE was quoted in an article about closing the skills gap by investing in new, innovative workforce training.