Press Releases and Statements :2022


Dec. 20, 2022

ACTE Announces Fifth Cohort of NextLevel Postsecondary CTE Fellows

The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) is excited to announce its fifth cohort of Fellows for its 2023 NextLevel Postsecondary CTE Leadership Program, sponsored by ECMC Foundation and powered by ACTE. Seventeen fellows were selected for the fifth cohort.  The NextLevel Fellowship provides professional and career growth opportunities to the next generation of leaders in postsecondary CTE programs through this nationally-recognized program that is engaging, individualized, and memorable.

Dec. 16, 2022

ACTE Announces Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici as CTE Caucus Co-Chair

Today, the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) announced that Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) will become the next Democratic lead co-chair of the Congressional Career and Technical Education (CTE) Caucus at the start of the 118th Congress. Congresswoman Bonamici is taking the place of Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI), who has faithfully led the Congressional CTE Caucus for 11 years.

Dec. 5, 2022

ACTE Announces 2023 National Award Winners

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 5, 2022 Contact: Jori Houck — jhouck@acteonline.org (ACTE)   ACTE Announces...

Oct. 20, 2022

Hormel Foundation Named ACTE Business-Education Partnership Award Winner

The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) and its Board of Directors is pleased to announce The Hormel Foundation as the ACTE Business-Education Partnership Award Winner. The Business-Education Partnership Award celebrates the contributions and achievements of schools and businesses that aid in the development and maintenance of partnerships supporting high-quality career and technical education (CTE).

Oct. 20, 2022

Bo Peretto Named ACTE Champion for CTE

The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) and its Board of Directors are pleased to announce the ACTE Champion for CTE: Bo Peretto, Senior Vice President at Daniels Fund in Denver, CO. The ACTE Champion for CTE award recognizes education leaders, business and industry executives, celebrities and thought leaders who support and champion career and technical education (CTE) programs as a vital part of developing a prepared, adaptable and competitive workforce.

Sep. 28, 2022

Maryland Students Win ACTE National Student Trophy Design Contest

Today, the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) announced the team of Carter Carr and Joshua Kadavil from Mount Hebron High School in Ellicott City, MD as the national student trophy design contest winner in its seventh annual student trophy design contest. The contest is sponsored by ACTE and Stratasys, Ltd., a manufacturer of 3D printers and production systems.

Sep. 20, 2022

ACTE Announces 2023 National Award Finalists

Today, the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) announced its 2023 national finalists in eight different award categories. Finalists were announced for Teacher of the Year, Postsecondary Educator of the Year, Administrator of the Year, New Teacher of the Year, Teacher Educator of the Year, Counseling and Career Development Professional Award, Lifetime Achievement and Carl Perkins Community Service Awards.

Sep. 13, 2022

House Small Business Committee to Hear Testimony from ACTE Member

The House Committee on Small Business, Subcommittee on Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Workforce Development will hold a hearing titled, “Back to School, Back to Startups: Supporting Youth Apprenticeship, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development,” featuring ACTE Region V Vice President Shani Watkins.

Jul. 1, 2022

Iowa Association for Career and Technical Education Unifies with National ACTE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  July 1, 2022  Contact: Jori Houck — jhouck@acteonline.org (ACTE)    Iowa Association for Career...

Jun. 8, 2022

ACTE, Advance CTE Applaud Confirmation of Dr. Amy Loyd as OCTAE Assistant Secretary

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 8, 2022 Contact: Jori Houck — jhouck@acteonline.org (ACTE) Stacy Whitehouse...

Mar. 30, 2022

ACTE Announces the 2022 NextLevel Postsecondary CTE Leadership Fellows

Today, the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) announced its fourth class of Fellows for its 2022 NextLevel Postsecondary CTE Leadership Program, sponsored by ECMC Foundation and powered by ACTE (formerly known as the Postsecondary Leadership Success Program at ACTE – sponsored by ECMC Foundation). Seventeen fellows were selected for the 2022-2023 cohort.

Mar. 30, 2022

ACTE Announces Erickson as 2022 NextLevel Postsecondary CTE Leadership Fellow

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 30, 2022 Contact: Jori Houck, jhouck@acteonline.org ACTE Announces Erickson as...

Mar. 30, 2022

ACTE Announces Head as 2022 NextLevel Postsecondary CTE Leadership Fellow

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 30, 2022 Contact: Jori Houck, jhouck@acteonline.org ACTE Announces Head as...

Mar. 30, 2022

ACTE Announces Tedder as 2022 NextLevel Postsecondary CTE Leadership Fellow

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 30, 2022 Contact: Jori Houck, jhouck@acteonline.org ACTE Announces Tedder as...

Mar. 30, 2022

ACTE Announces Wahi as 2022 NextLevel Postsecondary CTE Leadership Fellow

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 30, 2022 Contact: Jori Houck, jhouck@acteonline.org ACTE Announces Wahi as...

Mar. 30, 2022

ACTE Announces Collins as 2022 NextLevel Postsecondary CTE Leadership Fellow

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 30, 2022 Contact: Jori Houck, jhouck@acteonline.org ACTE Announces Collins as...

Mar. 30, 2022

ACTE Announces Thompson as 2022 NextLevel Postsecondary CTE Leadership Fellow

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 30, 2022 Contact: Jori Houck, jhouck@acteonline.org ACTE Announces Thompson as...

Mar. 30, 2022

ACTE Announces Simms as 2022 NextLevel Postsecondary CTE Leadership Fellow

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 30, 2022 Contact: Jori Houck, jhouck@acteonline.org ACTE Announces Simms as...

Mar. 30, 2022

ACTE Announces Stigler as 2022 NextLevel Postsecondary CTE Leadership Fellow

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 30, 2022 Contact: Jori Houck, jhouck@acteonline.org ACTE Announces Stigler as...

Mar. 30, 2022

ACTE Announces Hyde-Clower as 2022 NextLevel Postsecondary CTE Leadership Fellow

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 30, 2022 Contact: Jori Houck, jhouck@acteonline.org ACTE Announces Hyde-Clower as...

Mar. 30, 2022

ACTE Announces Frederick Jr. as 2022 NextLevel Postsecondary CTE Leadership Fellow

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 30, 2022 Contact: Jori Houck, jhouck@acteonline.org ACTE Announces Frederick Jr....

Mar. 30, 2022

ACTE Announces Cook as 2022 NextLevel Postsecondary CTE Leadership Fellow

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 30, 2022 Contact: Jori Houck, jhouck@acteonline.org ACTE Announces Cook as...

Mar. 30, 2022

ACTE Announces Murphy as 2022 NextLevel Postsecondary CTE Leadership Fellow

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 30, 2022 Contact: Jori Houck, jhouck@acteonline.org ACTE Announces Murphy as...

Mar. 30, 2022

ACTE Announces Kline as 2022 NextLevel Postsecondary CTE Leadership Fellow

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 30, 2022 Contact: Jori Houck, jhouck@acteonline.org   ACTE Announces Kline...

Mar. 30, 2022

ACTE Announces Paredes as 2022 NextLevel Postsecondary CTE Leadership Fellow

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 30, 2022 Contact: Jori Houck, jhouck@acteonline.org ACTE Announces Paredes as...

Mar. 30, 2022

ACTE Announces Storms as 2022 NextLevel Postsecondary CTE Leadership Fellow

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 30, 2022 Contact: Jori Houck, jhouck@acteonline.org ACTE Announces Storms as...

Mar. 30, 2022

ACTE Announces Bertucci as 2022 NextLevel Postsecondary CTE Leadership Fellow

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 30, 2022 Contact: Jori Houck, jhouck@acteonline.org   ACTE Announces Bertucci...

Mar. 28, 2022

Joint Statement from ACTE, Advance CTE on Career and Technical Education in FY 2023 Presidential Budget Proposal

Today, President Biden unveiled his Administration’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 budget request, which proposes a decrease of $25 million in foundational support for career and technical education (CTE) programs provided by the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act's (Perkins V) Basic State Grant program.

Mar. 1, 2022

CTE Month 2022 Closes with House Resolution

CTE Month 2022 concluded yesterday with a total of 63 Members of Congress cosponsoring the CTE Month 2022 resolution in the House, capping off a successful CTE Month.

Feb. 9, 2022

Congressional CTE Caucus Co-Chairs Lead Resolutions Celebrating CTE Month

Today, Congressional CTE Caucus co-chairs Reps. Jim Langevin (D-RI) and Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA), along with Sens. Tim Kaine (D-VA), Rob Portman (R-OH), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Todd Young (R-IN), introduced resolutions to celebrate February 2022 as CTE Month in the U.S. House of Representatives and in the U.S. Senate. The resolutions highlight the impact of career and technical education (CTE) programs on learners at all levels, as well as the role of CTE in supporting industries seeking to fill positions in high-demand, high-skill, and high-wage jobs and career fields.

Feb. 9, 2022

ACTE and Advance CTE Release Ninth Annual Report Examining State CTE Policies

In 2021, career and technical education (CTE) continued to adapt to challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic while delivering high-quality programming nationwide across all learner levels. CTE also remained at the forefront of state CTE policy, with 41 states enacting or passing 138 CTE-related policy actions.

Feb. 1, 2022

ACTE Region III Announces Winners

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Lisa Stange – Region III ACTE Vice-President lgstange@gmail.com ACTE Region...

Jan. 7, 2022

ACTE Announces Board of Directors 2022 Election Results

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 7, 2022 Media Contact: Jori Houck jhouck@acteonline.org, 703-683-9303   ACTE Announces...