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Winter Quarterly Newsletter

Dear ACTE ETED Members,

As Vice President of the ACTE Engineering & Technology Education Division (ETED), I am excited to welcome you to a pivotal and inspiring moment for our division and for career and technical education (CTE) nationwide. Following the remarkable success of ACTE’s CareerTech VISION 2025, which welcomed more than 6,400 attendees in the largest conference in recent ACTE history and over 200 ETED members at our opening session, we find ourselves energized by what we’ve accomplished and motivated by the extraordinary opportunities ahead.

VISION 2025 highlighted the innovation, expertise, and leadership that engineering and technology educators bring to classrooms, labs, and learning environments across the country. The conversations, sessions, and connections made throughout the conference reinforced the essential role our field plays in preparing learners to thrive in a rapidly evolving, technology-driven workforce. The momentum generated at VISION will continue to shape our work, strengthen our partnerships, and elevate our impact for many years to come.

As we look ahead, 2026 marks ACTE’s Centennial Anniversary… a once-in-a-century opportunity to celebrate 100 years of connecting education and careers. This milestone is not simply a celebration of longevity, it is a powerful recognition of a century of innovation, advocacy, and transformation made possible by dedicated educators like you. The centennial invites us to honor the pioneers who laid our foundation, reflect on the progress we’ve made, and recommit ourselves to advancing engineering and technology education for future generations.

I encourage you to plan to join us for the Centennial Celebration at CareerTech VISION 2026, taking place Dec. 2–5 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

ETED has been… and will continue to be… a driving force within ACTE. I encourage you to stay involved, share your voice, and take part in the initiatives and celebrations that will showcase our collective achievements and help define the next century of CTE.

In July, we will welcome Ashley Adams, our next ETED Vice President. She is committed and dedicated to ACTE and to the division, and will continue to move all of us forward!

As I wrap up my final months of service as VP, I look forward to working alongside you as we continue build on our momentum and prepare for an exciting and impactful year ahead.

With appreciation for everything you do,

Snehal Bhakta

VP, ACTE Engineering and Technology Education Division

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ACTE Updates

CFPs: ACTE's CareerTech VISION 2026 & Centennial Celebration



ACTE’s CareerTech VISION 2026 and Centennial Celebration take place this Dec. 2–5 in New Orleans, Louisiana, marking 100 years of CTE leadership, innovation and impact. More than 6,000 educators, administrators, industry partners and business leaders will gather for dynamic sessions, inspiring speakers, a vibrant Expo and unforgettable centennial events. The call for presentation proposals is now open and we encourage colleagues across the division to consider submitting a session. Each year, we are especially in need of proposals that highlight program-specific curriculum, best-practices and innovations. Sessions grounded in the realities of specific programs help ensure VISION offers practical, relevant learning for our diverse audience. Proposals are due March 15.

ACTE’s National Policy Seminar: Celebrating 100 Years of CTE Advocacy 

Join CTE professionals March 22–25 in Arlington, Virginia, for ACTE’s National Policy Seminar. Celebrate a century of advocacy, shape the future of CTE and strengthen your advocacy skills through expert sessions, peer collaboration and Capitol Hill visits. Special centennial events will honor 100 years of ACTE’s impact.

Register by Feb. 18 to save with early bird rates!

Celebrating 100 Years of Connecting Education & Careers



Celebrate a century of leadership, impact and innovation in CTE on ACTE’s centennial microsite. Discover milestone moments from the past 100 years, share your own stories and artifacts, browse commemorative merchandise, read featured Techniques centennial pieces, and download resources highlighting state and CTSO anniversaries and 2026 events.  

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Travel & Entertainment Discounts for Members!



Don’t forget to take advantage of our new Member Deals program — your new portal to travel savings and unforgettable entertainment experiences! As an ACTE member, you now have access to discounts on theme parks, movie tickets, hotels, rental cars and more. To start exploring your perks, log in to your member profile from the ACTE homepage and click the Member Deals icon.