Acte Nebraska

10/01/2026

📣 Great opportunity for CTE students! 🚀

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.

09/26/2026

Give us a shoutout if you we be attending the 100th celebration of ACTE in New Orleans this December!

09/26/2026

🎉 There are GREAT things happening in Career & Technical Education across our great state - and we want to celebrate them! 🎉

From innovative classroom experiences and student accomplishments to strong partnerships, CTSO successes, work-based learning, and everything in between, there is so much happening in Nebraska CTE worth sharing! 🌟

Help us tell the story of CTE in Nebraska!

Please take a few minutes to complete the Google Form and share the great things happening in your school, program, classroom, or community. We want to highlight your successes and celebrate the students, educators, and partners making an impact across our great state.

🔗 Share your CTE good news: https://forms.gle/ZgHnvChQYEsjE9NAA

Let’s celebrate what’s working, recognize the people making it happen, and show just how powerful CTE is across Nebraska! ❤️🌽

09/26/2026

Give us a shoutout if you we be attending the 100th celebration of ACTE in New Orleans this December!

Mega Sessions at VISION

Join us Dec. 2–5 in New Orleans, Louisiana, for ACTE’s CareerTech VISION 2026 and Centennial Celebration, a once-in-a-century event marking 100 years of excellence in CTE. Kick off Friday, Dec. 4, from 8:00–9:00 a.m., with one of five dynamic Mega Sessions. Featuring timely topics and nationally recognized perspectives, these sessions offer an inspiring look at the issues and opportunities shaping the future of CTE.

Choose your Mega Session:

- A Century of CTE in Motion: ACTE Centennial Documentary Premiere & Panel Discussion With Filmmakers
- Beyond the Launchpad: Preparing Students for Careers Across the Aerospace Workforce
- Federal Policy Update
- Middle Level CTE: Why It Matters
- Multiple Choice: Creating Pathways to Purpose and Prosperity

Don’t miss your opportunity to be part of this landmark celebration. Register by Oct. 13 to take advantage of discounted rates and secure your place at VISION 2026. https://www.careertechvision.com/pricing.cfm

08/26/2026

🍎 CTE Educators — we’re a couple weeks in… How’s it going?

The classroom is set up (mostly 😉), names are starting to stick, routines are taking shape, and hopefully you’ve already had a few of those moments that remind you why you teach CTE. 💡🛠️🍳🩺💻🌱

So, let’s hear it! 👇

⭐ What’s been your BIGGEST WIN so far?
💡 What’s one activity, strategy, or idea that is already working with your students?
🎯 What’s one thing you want to accomplish before the end of September?

Drop one — or all three — in the comments! ⬇️

🤝 A little CTE crowdsourcing can go a long way! Let’s gather some great ideas from each other and build an even stronger CTE community along the way.

08/12/2026

06/13/2026

🎉 Thank You for an Incredible NCE 2026! 🎉

As we reflect on another successful Nebraska Career Education Conference, we want to extend our sincere appreciation to the nearly 500 educators, 🏆 award winners, 🧑‍🏫 presenters, exhibitors, sponsors, and 🤝 partners who joined us in Kearney this year.

From inspiring keynote speakers 🎙️ and engaging breakout sessions to meaningful networking opportunities, 🎶 social events, and 📝 💼 association meetings, NCE 2026 showcased the passion, innovation, and dedication that make Nebraska Career & Technical Education so strong!

Whether you were new to the profession or a seasoned educator, we hope you left with 💡 new ideas, valuable connections, and renewed energy for the year ahead. 🗓️ Together, we are preparing learners for success in careers, college, and life.

THANK YOU for being part of the ACTEN community! We look forward to continuing the work together throughout the coming year!

06/08/2026

🎉 Welcome to NCE 2026!🎉

Commissioner Maher opened our conference with 👏 thanking CTE educators for all they do and hoping our day today is 20% better than awesome! That was followed by our keynote speaker, Dr. Alyson Freeman, with Dell, sharing about adaptability - diverse experiences that fuel innovation 💡 to the evolution of AI 💻 🤖 to the importance of durable employability skills such as critical thinking, teamwork, strong work ethic and so much more!

An inspiring start to a day focused on preparing learners for the future of work and life! 🌟📚💼

06/07/2026

Have you ever considered writing an article that might benefit others based upon your experiences, research, etc.? 📝 Take a look at next year's editorial calendar to see if there are any topics you might be able to contribute to.

Thank you for your interest in writing for Techniques. Please review the editorial calendar, then complete this submission form.

06/07/2026

Great reminder of the work we all do and its impact!

At the 2026 Central California Builders Exchange (CCBE) Design Build Competition, CTE wasn’t explained but experienced.