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Greetings, New & Related Services Members,

Welcome to the 2022–2023 school year! I am honored to begin my term as your New & Related Services (NRS) vice president. Over the past few months, I have had the opportunity to attend the ACTE Region V Conference, the National Work-Based Learning Conference, and the ACTE ACTE Board of Directors Meeting. I am so inspired by the fantastic work that is happening in career and technical education (CTE) across our country and in each of the New & Related Services sections.

Our division comprises a diverse group of CTE professionals, and it takes several highly specialized leaders to support our sections and committees. Please help me welcome these CTE professionals who will be working to support and grow our sections!

Career Academies: Jennifer Rathje & Leah Aiwohi
CTE Scholars: Jodi Adams
Integration of Academics: Dr. Jill Ranucci
Instructional Management and Materials: Jen Brooks & Christi Risley
Makers of Policy/Public Information: Rahsaan Bartet
ROTC: Lt. Col. Richard Crossley
Special Pops: Dr. Matthew Speno
Support Staff: Kendra Allen
ByLaws: Rusty Parker
Awards: Sarah Grossi
Nominating: Stephanie Pool

We are still looking for leadership in both the Tech Prep and Other Section. Please reach out if you are interested!

I encourage you to consider attending the Best Practices & Innovations in CTE Conference and ACTE’s CareerTech VISION 2022 in the coming months. More information regarding these opportunities and others can be found in the links below.

Best wishes to all on a successful and memorable year. Please feel free to contact me if you have any needs or concerns related to our division.

Sincerely,

Susan Leon

ACTE New and Related Services Vice President

Glendale, Arizona

Why You Should Attend VISION

Check out my video on where to be and why ... here!

From ACTE

Professional Development Conferences & Events

ACTE’s CareerTech VISION, happening Nov. 30–Dec. 3 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, brings together thousands of secondary and postsecondary career and technical educators, business leaders and industry professionals. You’ll have the opportunity to enjoy featured keynote speakers and leaders on our main stage, hundreds of educational sessions and networking events in a variety of formats, and a massive CareerTech Expo. We are excited to offer a fully in-person event with a robust virtual component for remote attendance! The early bird deadline ends Aug. 15.

New Postsecondary CTE Convening

Join postsecondary CTE professionals from across the nation this Oct. 6–7 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, to address expanding career pathways, building apprenticeships, closing access and equity gaps, and supporting faculty recruitment and retention. The convening will feature expert panel presentations, engaging professional development sessions, and numerous networking sessions.

Boutique Event for CTE Leaders & Administrators

Happening Sept. 28–30 in beautiful Cape Cod, North Falmouth, Massachusetts, ACTE’s and NCLA’s annual Best Practices and Innovations in CTE Conference focuses on professional development for CTE administrators of both secondary and postsecondary CTE programs and institutions. 

ACTE Welcomes Iowa ACTE

ACTE is pleased to announce that the Iowa Association for Career and Technical Education (Iowa ACTE) has formally unified with the national Association. Spearheaded by the Iowa ACTE Board of Directors and Iowa ACTE Executive Director Sandy Miller, the state association is now officially unified with the national body.

Introducing ACTE’s New Work-Based Learning Division

The new Work-based Learning Division provides ACTE members with valuable resources and opportunities for professional development, leadership and networking as we help students build awareness of potential careers, explore career opportunities and prepare for their future. This new Division includes a diverse group of professionals including work-based learning and apprenticeship coordinators, K–12 and postsecondary educators, business and community partners, program administrators, and state workforce representatives. ACTE members have the opportunity to choose from among 11 Divisions in ACTE and join a community of professionals with shared CTE interests.

Learn more and join

Techniques at VISION

Raise Your Profile at VISION — Write for Techniques

Are you going to VISION? Techniques is! Submit a story idea for one of our fall issues, and let your colleagues know where to find you this Nov. 30-Dec. 3 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Techniques is still accepting content proposals for October (with the theme Technological Transformations) and November/December (with the theme Making Education & Workforce Connections).

Write for Techniques

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Inclusion, Access, Equity & Diversity in CTE

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2022 Cohort of IAED Mentors & Mentees

ACTE is excited to announce this year’s class of mentors and mentees for the 2022 Inclusion, Access, Equity and Diversity (IAED) Mentorship Program, sponsored by IMAGO, which provides yearlong leadership development to ACTE members interested in IAED issues in CTE.

Meet the 2022 class