Welcome Back!
Dear Georgia ACTE Family,
Welcome to the 2026–2027 school year! As we celebrate 80 years of Building Relationships That Matter, we also celebrate the people who make our association strong—you.
For eight decades, Georgia ACTE has thrived because educators have invested in one another, shared ideas, and worked together to create opportunities for students. Those relationships continue to be the foundation of everything we do.
As we begin a new year, I encourage each of us to strengthen existing connections, build new partnerships, and continue advocating for the life-changing impact of Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education. Together, we will honor our legacy while shaping the future.
Thank you for your dedication to students, your profession, and each other. I wish you a successful, rewarding, and inspiring school year!
Jessica Bowden
President, Georgia ACTE
2026–2027
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Explore CTE in North Carolina with Georgia ACTE!
September 13-16, 2026
Georgia ACTE members are invited to hit the road and Explore CTE in North Carolina! This special professional learning opportunity will give Georgia CTAE educators the chance to see innovative Career and Technical Education programs in action, connect with fellow CTE professionals, and bring new ideas and best practices back to their schools and communities.
Participants will have an opportunity to experience firsthand how North Carolina is approaching CTE, including career pathways, hands-on learning, work-based learning, and programs designed to connect students with education and workforce opportunities.
Whether you are a CTAE leader, teacher, counselor, work-based learning coordinator, or other CTE professional, this is a great opportunity to step outside your own district and state and see what others are doing to prepare students for success.
Ready to join us? Space is limited, so make your plans early!
Registration:
Register for Exploring CTE in North Carolina
Hotel Reservations:
Reserve Your Hotel Room
Additional Information & Draft Agenda:
Visit the Georgia ACTE Website
Come explore, connect, and bring home new ideas to strengthen CTE in Georgia!
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Georgia ACTE is excited to welcome Lynne Wilson as our new Membership Coordinator. Lynne brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education.
Many of our members know Lynne from her years of service as President of Georgia ACTE in the early 2000s and as Executive Director of the CTAE Resource Network (CTAERN).
Throughout her career, she has built lasting relationships, supported educators across Georgia, and championed excellence in CTAE.
As we celebrate 80 Years of Building Relationships That Matter, Lynne's passion for serving members and strengthening our professional community makes her a perfect addition to the Georgia ACTE team.
You can contact Lynne at membership@gacte.org
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Help Shape the Future of Georgia ACTE!
Whether you are a current Georgia ACTE member, a former member, or simply interested in learning more about our association, we want to hear from you!
Georgia ACTE (GACTE) is seeking input from Georgia CTAE professionals to better understand membership needs, the value of current services, and opportunities to better serve CTAE professionals across the state.
We recognize that this survey asks for a little more of your time than a typical survey, but your feedback is important to us.
Your responses will help guide decisions about future membership services, communication, and engagement opportunities and ensure that GACTE is responsive to the needs of Georgia’s CTAE professionals.
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and help shape the future of GACTE.
Your input will help guide our membership efforts and ensure we continue Building Relationships That Matter. Please share with your colleagues that may not see this newsletter.
Please complete this survey by September 4, 2026.
https://forms.gle/4mbZ21vcbqekuSdXA
Thank YOU for helping us make Georgia ACTE stronger!
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Welcome New GACTE Board Members!
In the coming months, we'll introduce you to the dedicated volunteers who serve on the Georgia ACTE Board of Directors. These leaders generously give their time and expertise to represent the voices, needs, and aspirations of CTAE professionals across our state. As we celebrate 80 Years of Building Relationships That Matter, we invite you to get to know the individuals who work behind the scenes to strengthen our association and advance our profession.
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Georgia ACTE Website is a valuable source of information!
Check out the Events tab here:
Events | GACTE
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Thank You, Georgia ACTE Members!
Thank you for being a valued member of Georgia ACTE! Your commitment to Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education makes a difference every day for students, schools, and communities across Georgia.
We are grateful for your continued support and involvement and want you to know that we are here for you. If you have questions about your membership, upcoming events, professional learning opportunities, or ways to become more involved with Georgia ACTE, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
We look forward to working with you and continuing to build relationships that matter!
Jody, Justin & Lynne
Georgia ACTE Team
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