Blogs
Educators Play a Part in Students’ Work-based Learning Experiences
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Students who have an opportunity to train on the latest equipment may have an advantage when it comes to being hired. Companies that build a relationship with students can attrac...
A Workforce Career and College ready thanks to Industry Certifications
By 2020, three out of every 4 jobs in Colorado will require education or training beyond high school[1]. Already, Colorado businesses cannot find enough workers to fill jobs in construction, manufacturing, health and technology because students are not prepared to be successful in thousands of a...
The Spaces You’ll Go: An Interview with Author Rachael Mann
It was a stellar experience for attendees at ACTE’s CareerTech VISION 2019. The event kicked off with an opening general session address from former NASA astronaut Garrett Reisman, and we launched Rachael Mann’s new book, The Spaces You’ll Go, which takes children and parents on a lighthearted...
Napa Educator Externships Expose Teachers & Students to Local Industry
In summer 2019, the California-based nonprofit NapaLearns partnered with the Napa County Office of Education to launch a yearlong, three-phased, work-based learning program called NEXT — Napa Educator Externships. These externships took place over three days and provided participants with comprehe...
The Power of Junior High CTE
When is too early to start thinking about your career? I remember being asked, “what do you want to be when you grow up?” as early as three years old. I know my answers have changed from being a ballerina, to a Marine (like Dad), to Accountant, to being a Teacher. Is seventh grade too late to st...
Making Connections: Nonfiction & Postsecondary Success
On Oct. 4, 1917, Virgil Cook from Unionville, Missouri, enlisted at age 19 to serve in the U.S. Army. He was expected to understand words in context (specifically, medical terminology). He was asked to interpret, synthesize and use evidence found in a wide range of sources, whether that be from hand...
Member Connected News: Washington High School Students Compete at DECA International Career Development Conference
In April 2019, DECA students from Lakewood, Washington’s Clover Park High School competed at the DECA International Career Development Conference in Orlando, Florida. In recognition of their hard work and determination, Kitti Wheeler, ACTE member and Clover Park marketing teacher, wrote:
“We ...
Mid-Life Career Change- Career Tech Is The Answer
I cannot imagine what it would be like to have one profession my adult life and in the blink of an eye have to change my life course at the age of 43. All of the uncertainty and worry about being able to provide for my family would be almost enough to consume a person.
This is exactly what happ...
Teaching Strategy: SWOT Analysis
Establishing routines wherein students continually face formative tasks can boost achievement tremendously. The frequent use of formative assessments such as the SWOT analysis technique is recommended when you, the CTE teacher, want to push your students further. SWOT stands for strengths, weaknesse...
Postsecondary Pathways Begin with Dual & Concurrent Enrollment Programs
Maricopa County in Arizona is setting a record-breaking pace as the fastest growing county in the U.S. for the past three years. Home to strong technical, health, aerospace, business and agricultural sectors, as well as low unemployment, competitive universities, affordable housing, and superb leis...