CTE for All Mentorship Program
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ACTE is pleased to announce the selection of seventeen outstanding mentees and eleven committed mentors for the 2026 CTE for All Mentorship Program. ACTE is also proud to partner with IMAGO to support this year’s mentorship experience.
CTE for All Statement
ACTE is committed to ensuring all learners have access to high-quality CTE programs and the supports necessary to be successful. To help accomplish this goal, we strive to create professional spaces and opportunities for each of our members to feel valued and have opportunities for growth and development.
Program Goals
- To foster a learning environment where all ACTE members feel welcome, valued, and supported within career and technical education
- To assist mentors and mentees in personal career development
- To ensure that the mentoring relationship is mutually beneficial, rewarding, and satisfying
- To cultivate a mentorship network that represents a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives
- To encourage collaboration and understanding among mentees from different backgrounds
- To promote lifelong learning and adaptability among mentors and mentees, preparing them for a rapidly changing global landscape.
Program of Work – Mentees
- Meet with assigned mentor once per month and submit a written reflection following each meeting
- Attend monthly webinars as part of ongoing program engagement
- Prepare and deliver a joint presentation at the CareerTech VISION conference in collaboration with fellow mentees (encouraged, but not required)
- Complete a minimum of four activities:
- Meet Your Mentor Reflection
- TED Talk Reflection
- Article or Book Review
- Mentee/Mentor Selected Activity
- IMAGO Reflection
- CTE for All Division Involvement
- CTE for All Community or School Project
- CTE for All Professional Development Course
- Communities of Practice or Networking Groups Participation
Program of Work – Mentors
- Meet with assigned mentee once per month to provide guidance and support
- Participate in monthly mentorship webinars to stay informed and connected
- Support mentee in preparing for their CareerTech VISION conference presentation
- Assist mentee with assigned program activities and experiential learning tasks
The program spans a calendar year, running from January through December.
Applications for the 2026 Cohort are Closed. Applications for the 2027 Cohort will open in August 2026.
All ACTE members are welcome to apply! Both mentees and mentors must complete the application.
- Mentee – Individuals who are applying to participate in the program for the first time.
- Mentor – Individuals who have previously participated in the program and are interested in supporting current mentees by serving in a mentorship capacity.
