ACTE Voices Support for the TEACH Act
ACTE today announced its endorsement of the Technical Education and Career Help (TEACH) Act, a bill to promote recruitment and training for new CTE educators and address the challenges posed by teacher shortages.
Candidates Selected for ACTE National Leadership Fellowship Program’s 2016 Class
ACTE today announced the selection of nine participants for its National Leadership Fellowship Program, which provides educators with an opportunity to enhance their leadership skills and involvement in professional organizations.
National CTE Associations Applaud Passage of Every Student Succeeds Act
ACTE and the National Association of State Directors of Career Technical Education Consortium today applauded Congress and President Obama on the passage of the Every Student Succeeds Act, a law reauthorizing the Elementary and Secondary Education Act that includes CTE as a core component of a well-rounded education.
ACTE Endorses Every Student Succeeds Act
ACTE has announced its support for the Every Student Succeeds Act, a bipartisan bill to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Read Executive Director LeAnn Wilson's statement on the legislation here!
New Orleans Hosts 4,000+ Education, Business and Policy Stakeholders for Premiere CTE Professional Development Event
ACTE President Doug Meyer announced the kickoff of the national “I Am CTE” campaign during his address at CareerTech VISION 2015, held November 19-22 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Alaska ACTE Unifies with National Career and Technical Education Association
ACTE today applauded the Alaska Association for Career and Technical Education and president Cathy LeCompte, who led in the state association's decision to formally unify with the national body.
ACTE Endorses JOBS Act in U.S. House of Representatives
ACTE is proud to endorse the Jumpstart Our Businesses by Supporting Students (JOBS) Act in the House of Representatives, introduced by Reps. Cedric Richmond (D-LA) and Brenda Lawrence (D-MI).
Association for Career and Technical Education Welcomes Newly-formed Guam ACTE Chapter
ACTE today extended its congratulations to the CTE community in Guam, which recently moved to affiliate with the national organization as an official chapter.
President Obama Announces First-ever National Apprenticeship Week
In an official proclamation, President Obama formally declared the week of November 1-7, as National Apprenticeship Week, the first-ever annual celebration of the opportunities offered to students through apprenticeship programs.
ACTE Praises Bipartisan Creating Quality Technical Educators Act
ACTE Executive Director LeAnn Wilson today expressed her support for the reintroduction of the Creating Quality Technical Educators Act, sponsored by Senators Tim Kaine, Rob Portman, Tammy Baldwin and Shelley Moore Capito on October 8, 2015.
ACTE Statement on Secretary Duncan’s Resignation
The Association for Career and Technical Education extends our best wishes to Education Secretary Arne Duncan who announced earlier today that he will be leaving the Obama Administration at the end of the year.
Nevada Association for Career and Technical Education Unifies with National Education Membership Association
ACTE today applauded the Nevada Association for Career and Technical Education (NACTE) membership's vote to formally unify with the national body, and commended NACTE president Michele Lewis and past president Craig Statucki for their leadership.
ACTE Voices Support for CTE Opportunity Act
LeAnn Wilson, Executive Director of the Association for Career and Technical Education, today voiced her support for the CTE Opportunity Act, introduced by Senator Tammy Baldwin on September 22, 2015.
Patty Nation Named 2016 ACTE Business Leader of the Year
The Association for Career and Technical Education and its Board of Directors announce the 2016 ACTE Business Leader of the Year: Patty Nation, Director of Global Corporate and Community Engagement for Xilinx, Inc., based in San Jose, California.
First Lady Michelle Obama Recognizes CTE Innovation
First Lady Michelle Obama spoke at a White House event titled "Celebrating Innovations in Career and Technical Education," which recognized leadership and achievement among career and technical education (CTE) students and educators from across the country.
ACTE Executive Director Announces Support for Counseling for Career Choice Act
ACTE Executive Director LeAnn Wilson today announced her enthusiastic support for the Counseling for Career Choice Act, introduced by Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI).