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Fall Quarterly News Update

Hello NRS Members,

It’s VISION time!

CareerTech VISION, the largest event for CTE professionals, is on the horizon, and YOUR NRS Division has exciting events planned!

The NRS Division Awards

Please nominate your deserving colleagues in our division. The awards link can be found here. Submissions are due by Oct. 30.

Annual NRS Division Business Meeting

Get up-to-date on the status of the division and the happenings in all the sections! All division members are encouraged to attend, regardless of attendance at VISION. The meeting will be held virtually, prior to the conference, on Nov. 12. Register Here

The NRS Opening Session

Right after the General Opening Session is our main event to come together. Please attend on Dec. 5, 11:45 a.m. –12:45 p.m., to recognize our outgoing Policy Board Members and our award winners!

NRS Division Sessions at VISION

Our wonderful NRS division members are all over VISION, presenting every day! Make sure to check the app and search for your section name to find sessions.

Joint Hospitality Room

On the Friday during the conference we will again be hosting a joint hospitality room with the Counseling and Career Development Division, Work-Based Learning Division, and Administration Division. This all-day room will be an exclusive division member only event where you can relax, network, and charge your devices.

Co-Division Hospitality Event, Sponsored by Vector Solutions

It's official– we are hosting an amazing Co-Division Hospitality Event on Thursday night with the Work-Based Learning Division! You will not want to miss this exclusive event right on the Riverwalk, sponsored by Vector Solutions. More information and RSVP information to follow.

I look forward to seeing you all at VISION!

Sincerely,

Susan Leon

VP, ACTE New and Related Services Division

From ACTE

Exercise Your Right to Vote!

Renew Your Membership by Nov. 6

Be sure your membership is current by Nov. 6 so that you can exercise your right to vote in the 2025 ACTE board of directors’ election.

Join Us for the CTE Event of the Year! 

Register by Oct. 13 and Save!

ACTE’s CareerTech VISION happens this Dec. 4–7 in San Antonio, Texas, and we are so excited to welcome you to our career and technical education (CTE) event of the year! At VISION, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Gather with your peers and grow professionally.
• Expand your professional development with hundreds of concurrent sessions, workshops and tours to choose from 
• Ignite your inspiration while you learn from innovative keynote speakers and leaders on our main stage.
• Explore the CareerTech Expo, which features hundreds of exhibits, workshops and demonstrations.
• Celebrate the extraordinary contributions of CTE professionals, programs and organizations at the ACTE Awards Gala.

Register by Oct. 13 to take advantage of discounted rates!

Extend Your VISION Experience with Catapult Masterclasses

Join us for a CareerTech VISION special offer! Gain transformative insights and increased support for your programs through Catapult’s masterclasses. Equipping you with the tools to advance career-connected learning and CTE, Catapult makes education relevant for your students. Choose from the following on-demand masterclasses and receive content access for five months. ACTE members who attend VISION will receive a 10% discount on each masterclass!

• Career Readiness
• Employer Partnerships
• Instructional Excellence
• Student Recruitment and Marketing
• Work-based learning

Click the button to learn more and sign up via CareerTech VISION registration.

WBL 2025 Call for Presentations

Share your work-based learning expertise and model programs at ACTE’s Work-based Learning Conference 2025, happening April 2–4 at the Hyatt Bellevue on Seattle’s eastside in Bellevue, Washington. This event is focused on supporting the delivery of quality experiences that foster in-depth, firsthand engagement with the skills required in a given career field. The deadline to submit a proposal is Oct 14. 

Student Video Challenge: What is Artemis?

ACTE and NASA HUNCH are excited to host the 2024–25 student video challenge. This year’s theme: “What is Artemis?” This annual video contest offers students the opportunity to showcase the application of CTE and project-based learning programs in high-demand career fields on Earth and in space. The contest is open to students of all ages, including elementary, middle school, high school and postsecondary students and any student who is homeschooled. Submit a two-minute video by April 1.

Apply Now! Postsecondary CTE Leadership Program Opportunity

Tailored for postsecondary CTE professionals, the NextLevel Postsecondary CTE Leadership Program at ACTE, sponsored by the ECMC Foundation, is a nationally recognized program, providing career growth opportunities that are engaging, individualized and memorable. Now a registration-based initiative, registration fees for accepted applicants will be $3,000 (not including lodging or travel for in-person events). The deadline to apply for this premier program is Jan. 17. 

Upcoming Free ACTE Webinars on CTE Learn

• Maximizing Access and Success for Special Populations: Accelerated and Flexible Learning, Oct. 8 at 2:00 p.m. ET
• Maximizing Access and Success for Special Populations: Career Exploration and Planning, Nov. 12, 2:00 p.m. ET

Visit Community Groups to learn more and get involved!