CTE for All Mentorship Program
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2027 Mentorship Applications Open Now through January 10
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.
The program spans a calendar year, running from January through December.
Program of Work – Mentees
Mentees should be first-time participants in the CTE for All Mentorship Program and committed to actively engaging in all program requirements and learning opportunities.
- Mentees are required to meet with their mentor at least once per month. Mentees must submit a written reflection each month, except in July and December.
- Attend monthly IMAGO webinars as part of the program requirements.
- Prepare and deliver a group presentation at the 2027 CareerTech VISION conference in collaboration with fellow mentees. Presentation topics related to the CTE for All initiative will be assigned by the ACTE content team. Participation in the presentation and attendance at CareerTech VISION are encouraged but not required.
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- If you plan to present an independent session or participate in another presentation at 2027 CareerTech VISION, you must still submit a Call for Proposals by the standard submission deadline. The CTE for All Mentorship Program presentation is a separate group invited session reserved for program mentees and focused on a topic designated by the ACTE content team.
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- Mentees are required to complete a total of four (4) activities: two (2) by May 1, 2027 and an additional two (2) by November 30, 2027, selected from the options below:
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- Meet Your Mentor Reflection
- TED Talk Review
- Article or Book Review
- Creative Activity Selected by Mentor/Mentee
- 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
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Program of Work – Mentors
Applicants interested in serving as a mentor must have previously participated in the CTE for All Mentorship Program as either a mentee or mentor. This requirement helps ensure mentors are familiar with the program structure, expectations, and can effectively guide and support mentees.
- Meet with your assigned mentee at least once per month to provide guidance, support, and encouragement. Meetings are expected each month except July and December.
- Attend monthly IMAGO webinars as part of the program requirements.
- Support your mentee in preparing for their 2027 CareerTech VISION conference presentation.
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- If you plan to present an independent session or participate in a presentation at 2027 CareerTech VISION, you must submit a Call for Proposals by the standard submission deadline. The CTE for All Mentorship Program presentation is a separate invited session reserved exclusively for program mentees.
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- Assist your mentee in completing program activities and experiential learning requirements.
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.
The deadline to submit applications is January 10, 2027, by 11:59 PM EST.
When you click the link, you will be directed to a sign-in page if you are not already logged in. To access the application, you will need to either create an ACTE account or sign in using your existing ACTE account.
