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Spring Quarterly News Update

Dear Business Education Friends,

The familiar sense of renewal and transition that spring brings always excites me; mainly for the upcoming golf weather, but also the extra light in each day for us to enjoy. This spring also marks a time of transition for our business education community as my time serving you in this role comes to an end. However, my commitment to supporting career and technical education (CTE) and #BusEdu is not going anywhere.

Like spring time here in the North, I’m excited for what’s to come with our new leader, Jonathan Walker. Jonathan is a business teacher at St. Louis Community College and we are working together to make the transition as smooth as possible. I have been incredibly fortunate to work alongside such a dedicated and passionate group of CTE and business educators, and I am filled with pride to turn over the reins in the upcoming months.

As we embrace this period of change, I encourage you to help continue fostering the spirit of growth and improvement that is so essential to our business education division. Like spring encourages new beginnings, this transition offers a chance for fresh perspectives and continued progress within our group. I look forward to continuing to serve the next three years as past president of our division with excitement for all that we will achieve moving forward.

Thank you for your dedication and hard work, always.

All the best,

Sean Crevier

VP, ACTE Business Education Division

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Competitive Events Competency Review

FBLA is embarking on a competency update project for competitive events over the next few years. If you are interested in serving as a reviewer to give feedback, please complete the form below.

Judges Needed

FBLA is looking for volunteer judges to judge virtually, in Dallas, Texas from May 31–June 2, or in Anaheim, California from June 29–July 1.

Please sign up by using the button below.

From ACTE

VISION 2025: Early Bird Registration is Now Open!

Join 5,000+ career and technical educators, business leaders and industry experts for an unparalleled professional development experience at ACTE’s CareerTech VISION 2025. As the largest annual gathering of its kind, VISION offers:

• Hundreds of concurrent educational sessions covering instructional best practices, curriculum design, hands-on strategies for improving student outcomes and more

• Inspiring keynote speakers and thought leaders sharing insights on the latest trends and the future of CTE

• The CareerTech Expo, a dynamic space to explore the latest tools, technologies and resources that drive innovation in CTE

This year, we're headed to Nashville, Tennessee! Join us Tuesday–Friday, Dec. 9–12, at the stunning Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center — the perfect backdrop for networking, collaboration and career growth. 

CTE Educators: Encourage Your Students to Enter ACTE’s Student Design Contests!

Two student design opportunities are waiting for your talented students to make their mark:

• Student Merch Design Contest: In honor of ACTE’s 100th anniversary in 2026, we invite students to submit original artwork for a chance to be featured on official centennial merchandise!
• Student Trophy Design Contest: Have your students design the 3D-printed trophies for ACTE’s prestigious Excellence Awards.

Entries for both contests are due May 1.

ACTE Impact Awards: Celebrating CTE Champions!

Know an outstanding educator, business partner, or industry leader transforming CTE? The ACTE Impact Awards are seeking nominations. Spotlight exceptional Business-Education Partnerships and Champions of CTE by June 30. Your nomination could honor the innovators driving workforce education forward!

National Leadership Development Opportunity

The ACTE National Leadership Fellowship Program is designed to empower CTE professionals by enhancing their leadership skills, offering hands-on experience in policymaking and supporting their professional growth. The 2026 cohort will run January–December 2026, with fellows receiving a $1,500 stipend, along with complimentary registration for ACTE’s CareerTech VISION and National Policy Seminar. Applications are open May 1–Sept. 15. 

Student Scholarship Opportunity!



Encourage students and adult learners, ages 18–35, to apply for Horatio Alger Association Career and Technical Education Scholarships, offering several CTE-specific scholarships for students planning to enroll in CTE programs at public institution. The application is open now through June 15.