This Week in CTE: Celebrating CTE Month!

This month has been full of celebrations in honor of #CTEMonth! Below are some highlights.


This afternoon, @CongressmanGT lead a floor speech to help commemorate 100 years of Advance CTE as an organization, along with the support of #CTEMonth. We are incredibly thankful for all his work on being an amazing CTE advocate.

TOP #CTEMONTH TWEETS

Did you miss the #CTSOChat hosted by Association for Career & Technical Education (@ACTEcareertech)? Check out what you missed here.

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VIDEOS OF THE WEEK

CTE students in many states have demonstrated their proficiency in industry-related skills by producing CTE Month Videos. Check out one from Westwood High School.

NOCTI held their annual CTE Month video contest. Check out this years’ award winner here.

QUOTES OF THE MONTH

Talent must never be the factor that holds our economy back. America’s students need access to programs in high school and beyond that will lead them to these jobs, and states are best positioned to lead the way.“- Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush

Read more on Gov. Jeb Bush’s thoughts on how states can help innovate robust CTE programs here.

National CTE Month underscores the importance of the many successful programs that create opportunities for hard-working Americans to succeed by connecting them with hands-on training and skills” – Congressman Langevin

Read more on Congressman Langevin’s resolution recognizing National CTE Month here.

BLOG OF THE WEEK

Many state policies are prioritizing Career Technical Education, and the California School Boards Association has shared how local legislation has moved in favor of CTE. Read more here.

RESOURCE OF THE WEEK

ExcelinEd has published its newest Policy Playbook during CTE Month. The Developing High-Quality State Work-Based Learning Programs playbook aids in states developing and implementing work-based learning programs. View the resource here.

POLICY UPDATE OF THE WEEK

The National Skills Coalition has released a new fact sheet to help support Workforce Development Advocates on increasing their knowledge around the new version of the Public Charge Rule. Read more.

Brittany Cannady, Digital Media Associate

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