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A brief history of CTE

This infographic from the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) highlights important moments in fed... Show more
This infographic from the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) highlights important moments in federal US CTE policy, including major legislation and other activities, throughout more than a century. The timeline begins with the Smith-Hughes Act of 1917, which launched federal investment in CTE. Since then, federal CTE policy has evolved in response to changing US economic and social conditions. The timeline continues with short descriptions of each version of federal legislation, ending in 2018 with Perkins V (Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act).
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Corporate authors: Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE)

Date: 2019

Geographic subjects: United States; North America

Resource type: Guide

Subjects: Vocational education and training; Governance; Policy ... [+] Show more
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Measuring the return on investment for CTE

In this article from Techniques magazine, [the author] discusses the terminology behind return on investment, how t... Show more
In this article from Techniques magazine, [the author] discusses the terminology behind return on investment, how to conduct an analysis, and the three techniques for calculating return on investment.
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Authors: Kotamraju, Pradeep

Corporate authors: Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE)

Date: 2011

Geographic subjects: United States; North America

Resource type: Article

Journal title: Techniques

Subjects: Vocational education and training; Outcomes; Evaluation
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Techniques

Techniques is the official magazine of the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) in the USA. Publis... Show more
Techniques is the official magazine of the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) in the USA. Published monthly, it contains information on topics such as legislation affecting career and technical education (CTE), features on CTE issues and programs, profiles of educators and other newsmakers, notices of new products, and ACTE events. Show less

Corporate authors: Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE)

Date: 2010

Geographic subjects: North America; United States

Resource type: Journal

Subjects: Teaching and learning; Career development; Vocational education and training
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State policies impacting CTE: year in review [2013-2022]

This annual report from Advance CTE and the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) reviews career an... Show more
This annual report from Advance CTE and the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) reviews career and technical education (CTE) and career readiness policies across the United States. It represents the most comprehensive national snapshot of state activity related to CTE and career readiness and provides a critical opportunity for state and national leaders to reflect on national trends and consider future directions. States most frequently address the following policy areas: funding; data, reporting and/or accountability; industry-recognized credentials; dual/concurrent enrollment, articulation and early college; and industry partnerships and work-based learning. Show less

Corporate authors: Advance CTE: State Leaders Connecting Learning to Work ... [+] Show more

Date: 2023

Geographic subjects: United States; North America

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Subjects: Vocational education and training; Finance; Pathways ... [+] Show more
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High-quality CTE during COVID-19: challenges and innovations

While [Coronavirus Disease 2019] COVID-19 has led to many challenges for career and technical education (CTE), the ... Show more
While [Coronavirus Disease 2019] COVID-19 has led to many challenges for career and technical education (CTE), the pandemic has also created opportunities for innovation in CTE program delivery. This report describes these challenges, shares examples of innovative practices, and provides recommendations for how CTE leaders can better prepare the post-COVID-19 workforce and embrace lessons learned during the pandemic.
The report highlights two of the biggest challenges CTE professionals are facing during the 2020-21 school year: motivating and engaging learners and providing hands-on learning and lab hours. It also shows how CTE educators have risen to the moment with flexibility, creativity and perseverance. As the United States begins to emerge from the pandemic, we recommend that CTE leaders reassess labor market alignment of their programs, focus on skilling and reskilling the workforce, commit to equity, embrace innovative tools and delivery models, develop and support CTE professionals and advocate for CTE. These challenges, best practices and recommendations are explored further in the report.
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Corporate authors: Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE)

Date: 2021

Geographic subjects: United States; North America

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Subjects: Teaching and learning; Innovation; Providers of education and training ... [+] Show more
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High-quality CTE: planning for a COVID-19-impacted school year

As the country continues to grapple with the impacts of the [Coronavirus Disease 2019] COVID-19 pandemic, [career a... Show more
As the country continues to grapple with the impacts of the [Coronavirus Disease 2019] COVID-19 pandemic, [career and technical education] CTE stakeholders around the nation are thinking ahead to what education might look like in the future. Whether schools and postsecondary institutions will be able to open fully for the next school year using social distancing methods, utilize a blended approach or continue with remote learning exclusively, there are significant implications for CTE programs, students and educators. This guide is designed to help CTE stakeholders identify the key considerations, questions and emerging best practices that should shape future planning. It is important to note, however, that every educational institution will have different needs and be operating under different state and local guidelines. Accordingly, this document should be seen as a tool for, not an arbitrator of, the difficult decisions that CTE leaders will make in the coming months.
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Corporate authors: Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE)

Date: 2020

Geographic subjects: United States; North America

Resource type: Guide

Subjects: Vocational education and training; Providers of education and training; Teaching and learning ... [+] Show more
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Up to the challenge: the role of career and technical education and 21st century skills in college and career readiness

The Association for Career and Technical Education, National Association of State Directors of Career Technical Edu... Show more
The Association for Career and Technical Education, National Association of State Directors of Career Technical Education Consortium and Partnership for 21st Century Skills released this report to highlight the demand for skills in the global economy and the ways in which educators can meet this demand by drawing on both [career and technical education] CTE and 21st-century skills. Show less

Corporate authors: Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE)

Date: 2010

Geographic subjects: United States; North America

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Subjects: Skills and knowledge; Providers of education and training; Vocational education and training ... [+] Show more
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Expanding opportunities: postsecondary career and technical education and preparing tomorrow’s workforce: a position paper, March 2007

This paper outlines the Association for Career and Technical Education’s (ACTE’s) vision on students obtaining adva... Show more
This paper outlines the Association for Career and Technical Education’s (ACTE’s) vision on students obtaining advanced skills in a postsecondary setting to become vital and skilled workers in a competitive society. ACTE recommends postsecondary expectations for all, an integrated education system, curriculum and instructional offerings that link to careers and ensure lifelong learning, portability and transferability of credits, enhanced student supports, increased financial support and innovative approaches to funding. Throughout this paper, ACTE stresses the need to create a system that enables people to access and complete postsecondary education and training throughout their lives that will enable them to secure high-skill, high-wage or high-demand jobs in current or emerging career fields.
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Corporate authors: Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE)

Date: 2007

Geographic subjects: United States; North America

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Series name: ACTE position paper

Subjects: Vocational education and training; Skills and knowledge; Equity ... [+] Show more
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School-to-work reporter

This monthly newsletter contains short articles on Tech Pep, apprenticeships, work-based learning and business-educ... Show more
This monthly newsletter contains short articles on Tech Pep, apprenticeships, work-based learning and business-education partnerships. It also covers career advice, information on available funding and on changes to legislation. Each edition also contains a calendar of events for the ensuing three months in the area of vocational education. Show less

Corporate authors: Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE)

Date: 1998

Resource type: Journal

Subjects: Apprenticeship; Employment; Career development ... [+] Show more
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Reinventing the American high school for the 21st century: a position paper, January 2006

The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) released this position statement on high school reform ou... Show more
The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) released this position statement on high school reform outlining the organisation's vision of what high schools should be and how career and technical education (CTE) can contribute to reform and redesign efforts. ACTE advocates for clearly focusing American high schools on the new purpose of preparing every student for full participation in a spectrum of postsecondary education opportunities, meaningful work, career advancement and active citizenship. In the position statement, ACTE promotes a number of CTE strengths and resources that will help improve America's high schools and help prepare students for postsecondary education and the 21st-century workforce.
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Corporate authors: Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE)

Date: 2006

Geographic subjects: United States; North America

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Series name: ACTE position paper

Subjects: Providers of education and training; Governance; Vocational education and training

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