Association for Career and Technical Education

10/08/2026

Automotive educators: Put propane autogas technology in students’ hands. Eligible schools can access up to $7,500 in support for curriculum, instructor training, and a hands-on vehicle training aid. Learn more and apply by December 19: https://propane.com/autogasgrantprogram/?utm_campaign=autogas-vehicle-inspection-grant-program__aud-pi__str-swd&utm_medium=social&utm_source=acte__10082026&utm_content=meta

10/08/2026

Join us for our upcoming webinar: Data, Funding & Accountability
Oct. 22, 2026 2:00 PM EST
VP, Dr. Sandra Adams leads CTE national experts to discuss data, funding, and accountability, helping leaders leverage Perkins V, program performance metrics, labor market information, and funding opportunities to drive continuous improvement. Participants will learn how to use data strategically to strengthen programs, demonstrate impact, support decision-making, and ensure accountability while preparing for continued learning during the conference season. https://bit.ly/4f3gzH1

10/06/2026

Strengthen your CTE program and earn recognition for your expertise! ACTE’s HQ CTE Framework Proficiency and Mastery recognitions highlight CTE professionals who demonstrate their knowledge of the Quality CTE Program of Study Framework® through CTE Learn’s HQ course series.
Learn more: https://www.ctelearn.org/recognitions

10/06/2026

Join us for our upcoming webinar: Workforce Pell | Department of Labor 4 Pillars on Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 3:00 PM EST.

Ensuring that credentials align with the DOL Assessment tool As Workforce Pell expands access to short-term training programs, institutions must ensure that their credentials meet workforce needs and align with federal expectations. This webinar will explore the Department of Labor's Four Pillars framework, strategies for evaluating credential quality, and practical applications of the DOL Credential Assessment Tool. Participants will gain a clearer understanding of how to strengthen credential value, improve labor market alignment, and position programs for future funding and workforce partnerships. Register today https://acte.zoom.us/meeting/register/_RrgRNauSB6M86Mrp7sDGQ #/registration

10/05/2026

As manufacturing evolves, the skills needed in the workforce are evolving with it — and CTE educators need opportunities to keep pace.

From smart manufacturing and AI to automation and Industry 4.0 technologies, industry-aligned professional development can help educators bring emerging tools, practices and real-world experiences directly into their classrooms.

In a new CTE Policy Watch blog post, Jason Simon and Cadie Underwood explore how the AMTEC Institute for Industry 4.0 Innovation is helping educators build their skills, connect with industry and prepare students for the modern manufacturing workforce.

Jason is also a NextLevel Postsecondary CTE Leadership Fellow alumnus and an active member of the program’s alumni community. Interested in joining the next cohort? Applications for the 2027 NextLevel Fellows cohort are open through Dec. 15, 2026!

Read the blog: https://www.ccdaily.com/2026/09/engaging-cte-educators-with-industry-aligned-professional-development/

Apply for NextLevel Fellows: https://www.acteonline.org/nextlevelcte/apply/

10/02/2026

100 years. Countless stories. One lasting impact.

As we celebrate ACTE's centennial, we're sharing reflections from members and leaders who have helped shape career and technical education.

Hear Brandon Russell reflect on how CareerTech VISION helped him expand his professional network, connect with others doing similar work and build relationships that have supported his success.

10/01/2026

Join us for our next webinar, Listening to Lead: Building the Future of Law & Public Safety Education Together on Oct. 15 at 5 PM ET.

Join Leon P. Jones, ACTE Law, Public Safety & Security Section Lead, for Listening to Lead, an interactive conversation about the challenges, resources, professional development and support that matter most to you.

Share what’s working, what you need and your ideas for strengthening Law & Public Safety education nationwide — while learning how you can help shape the future of ACTE’s Law, Public Safety & Security Section.

Your experience matters. Your ideas matter. Your voice can help shape what comes next.
Learn more and join the conversation: https://www.ctelearn.org/webinars-media/

09/30/2026

New Student Video Challenge!
Beyond the Astronaut: The Careers Powering Artemis

ACTE and NASA HUNCH encourage educators and their students to participate in this year's Student Video Challenge — Beyond the Astronaut: The Careers Powering Artemis. Behind every launch, lunar mission and milestone is a diverse workforce representing hundreds of careers. This challenge encourages students to explore the many careers that make space exploration possible and connect those careers to the CTE pathways they are pursuing today. Students can submit videos of two minutes or less by March 1.

ACTE and NASA HUNCH invite educators to encourage their students to participate in this year’s Student Video Challenge — Beyond the Astronaut: The Careers Powering Artemis.

09/30/2026

Connect With CTE Leaders at Denver’s Milk Market

Join CTE leaders for a special networking event at the Denver Milk Market on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 6:00–8:00 p.m. during ACTE’s Best Practices for CTE Administrators Conference, happening next week in Denver, Colorado. Located in the historic Dairy Block district, this lively gathering offers the perfect opportunity to connect with peers and meet and network with Ryan Lavarnway, World Series champion and Best Practices keynote speaker. For just $110, add this memorable experience to your conference schedule and build valuable connections with CTE leaders from across the nation.

09/30/2026

Call for Proposals: 2027 ACTE Region IV Conference!
Have an innovative practice, partnership or strategy that’s strengthening CTE? Share it with fellow CTE professionals at the 2027 ACTE Region IV Conference, April 20–23 in Lafayette, Louisiana!
Under the theme A Festival of Skills: Connecting CTE, Culture, and Careers, we’re seeking proposals from educators, administrators, counselors, workforce and economic development professionals, business and industry representatives, and other CTE partners.
Proposal deadline: Oct. 26, 2026
Submit your proposal: https://bit.ly/47isE7v