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Summer Quarterly Newsletter | | |
Greetings ACTE Colleagues, | |
I’m honored to serve as the incoming Vice President for the New and Related Services (NRS) Division. Our division is the home for innovative, cross-disciplinary and emerging career and technical education (CTE) pathways — including many of the fastest-growing career fields in education.
As we enter a new academic year, I want to reaffirm our commitment to serving you, our members. Whatever your connection to CTE, you are vital to the future of workforce development.
Some areas I look to connect with membership is to ensure everyone in the division is aware of the opportunities ACTE has for its members, and I will try to highlight a few with every newsletter. I would like to make more people aware of ACTE and increase membership.
NRS is a unique division where we get to foster a group which represents some kind of support for CTE and make them their own division. We just transitioned CTE for All from a section into a division through the diligent work of Krista Paul. Prior to that, work-based learning created their own division and they now host their own separate conference every year through the awesome work of Jan Jardine.
The bottom line with turning a section into a division is membership with 750 members being the consistent level we are looking for. By creating your own division your work area is able to have a seat in the ACTE board room where you can have a more direct voice in the happenings of CTE, along with a host of other benefits of being on your own.
Let’s continue to grow, connect, and ensure our students and teachers are supported every step of the way.
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Yours in service,
Rich Trinkwalder
VP, ACTE New and Related Services Division
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Welcome, CTE for All – A New ACTE Division!
We’re excited to announce that CTE for All, previously a section of the NRS Division, has officially become its own division within ACTE! This is a major milestone that reflects the growing national focus on equitable access to high-quality career and technical education.
What does this mean?
- More focused advocacy for inclusive practices
- Increased resources and representation
- Greater visibility for diverse learner needs
Congratulations to Krista Paul and leaders who made this possible!
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Want Your Section to Become a Division? Here’s How
If your section is growing and ready to take the next step, ACTE provides a clear pathway for forming your own division.
Requirements include:
- Sustained membership growth to a sustained number of 750 members
- Strong national engagement
- Aligned mission and leadership infrastructure
Reach out to ACTE leadership or your NRS Division VP to start the conversation!
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Grow Your Section: Recruit New Members!
The best way to strengthen our profession is by inviting others in. Help your section expand by:
- Sharing ACTE’s impact with colleagues
- Promoting the ACTE membership benefits
- Hosting informational webinars or meetups
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Become an ACTE Fellow
The ACTE Fellows Program is designed for educators early in their leadership journey who want to grow professionally and build national networks.
What Fellows Receive:
- Mentorship and coaching
- National recognition
- ACTE conference attendance support
- Policy training and professional growth
Applications are due Sept. 15
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Federal CTE Funding: Keeping Dollars in the Classroom
ACTE continues to advocate relentlessly to ensure federal CTE dollars make it to the programs and students who need them most.
- Pressuring policymakers to reduce administrative burden
- Supporting Perkins V implementation at the state level
- Providing guidance to school districts on eligible funding use
- Hosting webinars on maximizing CTE grant impacts
Let’s make sure every dollar supports instruction, equipment, and student success.
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Upcoming ACTE Conferences & Seminars
NRS Division Business Meeting
Thursday, Nov. 13 | 2:00–3:30 p.m. EST
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ACTE's CareerTech VISION 2025
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, Nashville, TN | Dec. 9–12
The premier event for CTE professionals with hundreds of sessions, networking and innovation spotlights.
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ACTE's National Policy Seminar
Arlington, VA | March 22–25 2026
A must-attend event for anyone interested in CTE advocacy, federal funding and legislative impact.
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ACTE's Work-Based Learning Conference
Rhode Island Convention Center, Providence, RI | April 29–May 1
This popular event brings together educators, employers and workforce leaders to explore topics focused on forging strong education–business partnerships, expanding apprenticeship programs and creating impactful work-based learning opportunities.
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CTE Learn Catapult Masterclass Webinars
Online | Year-round
CTE Learn topics include classroom management, CTE data, instructional design and more. Catapult offers year-round hybrid masterclasses, live Q&A and coaching sessions, a vibrant virtual community and college credit. ACTE’s webinars are also available on CTE Learn as a free professional development resource. These free seminars cover a variety of topics of interest to you.
| | Thank you for your dedication to your students, your profession and the future of career and technical education. | | |
Discounted Rates for the CTE Event of the Year End Oct. 13!
Don’t miss ACTE’s CareerTech VISION 2025, the premier event for CTE professionals! Join 5,000+ educators, administrators, business leaders and industry experts this Dec. 9–12 (Tuesday–Friday) at the stunning Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee. You'll have the opportunity to experience:
- Hundreds of high-impact sessions on teaching strategies, curriculum design, strategies for improving student success and more
- Inspiring keynote speakers and thought leaders sharing insights on the latest trends in CTE
- A bustling CareerTech Expo showcasing innovative tools, technologies and classroom resources
- Pre-conference workshops and local tours for deeper learning on focused topics
- The ACTE Awards Gala, honoring excellence across the CTE community
Whether you're new to the field or a seasoned educator, VISION offers something for everyone. Register by Oct. 13 to secure discounted rates!
| | A Heartfelt Thanks: Incoming & Outgoing Board Members | | |
ACTE is excited to welcome our new board members:
- Robert Torres, President
- Brandon Russell, President-Elect
- Carrie Giles, Past President
- Jonathan Walker, Business Education Division Vice President
- Karin Davis, Family and Consumer Sciences Education Division Vice President
- Rich Trinkwalder, New and Related Services Division Vice President
- Martin Hanley, Region III Vice President
We look forward to their leadership and collaboration in advancing CTE nationwide.
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Please join us in celebrating and thanking ACTE’s outgoing board members for their dedicated service:
- Chaney Mosley, Past President
- Sean Crevier, Business Education Division Vice President
- Katy Blatnick-Gagne, Family and Consumer Sciences Education Division Vice President
- Susan Leon, New and Related Services Division Vice President
- Brandon Russell, Region III Vice President
We are truly grateful for their leadership and professional expertise and for the lasting impact they’ve made on the CTE community
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SC ACTE Unifies with National ACTE
ACTE is pleased to announce that the South Carolina (SC) ACTE has officially unified with the national Association. Through this unification, CTE educators in South Carolina can now simultaneously join both their state and national professional associations. Members will also gain access to ACTE’s robust suite of benefits, including premier professional development resources, federal public policy advocacy and leadership development opportunities. SC ACTE will now benefit from a variety of organizational and association management services provided by ACTE, such as online membership processing, electronic communications tools and more. At the national level, this unification enhances ACTE’s engagement with the CTE community in South Carolina and strengthens collaboration on key federal public policy and shared advocacy priorities.
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Calling All CTE Administrators
Mark your calendars for the Best Practices and Innovations in CTE Conference 2025, taking place Sept. 24–26 at the Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark in St. Louis, Missouri. Hosted by ACTE and the National Council of Local Administrators, this event offers cutting-edge strategies, innovative solutions and best practices designed to support CTE educators.
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Transformative Career Impact at the Postsecondary CTE Summit
Shape the future of CTE alongside fellow innovators at the premier gathering for postsecondary career and technical educators. The Postsecondary CTE Summit 2025, happening Oct. 5–8 at the Hilton Austin Airport in Austin, Texas, brings together practitioners, researchers and industry leaders who are redefining how we prepare students for tomorrow's workforce.
What awaits you:
- Cutting-edge professional development tailored to current industry needs
- Transformative presentations from CTE leaders driving real change
- Evidence-based strategies for emerging sectors and breakthrough technologies
- Dynamic networking with a vibrant community of forward-thinking professionals
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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.
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Make the Most of Your ACTE Benefits: Update Your Member Profile
Make sure you’re getting the most out of your ACTE membership by keeping your member profile up to date, so you never miss important news, resources or professional development opportunities.
Quick steps to update:
1. Log in at acteonline.org
2. Click the “Profile” tab
3. Confirm or update your personal email and mobile number
Tip: A personal email helps ensure you stay connected, even during job changes. For extra peace of mind, add your home contact info under “My Addresses” at the bottom of your profile page.
Take a moment today to stay connected and make the most of your ACTE benefits!
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Association for Career and Technical Education
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