February is CTE Month!

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February is the month to celebrate the achievements and contributions that Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs provide in preparing students for high skill, high wage, and in-demand careers. Immeasurable gratitude goes to all the education stakeholders; the students, local directors and administrators, teachers, school counselors, business and industry partners, parents, and other key stakeholders for their tireless efforts to help students of all ages grow, thrive, and reach their full potential to build a better tomorrow.

 

To get involved, please consider volunteering to judge at an upcoming Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) State Conference this spring! As a competitive events judge, you’ll connect with CTSO members (students) who have been preparing all year long for a chance to share their knowledge, skills, and abilities relating to a career pathway of their choice.

 

To sign up and learn more about each CTSO State Conference volunteer opportunity, please click the links below (additional info will be added).

 

  • DECA – February 27 and/or February 28, 2025

  • FCCLA - April 1, 2025

  • FBLA – March 20-21, 2025

  • HOSA

  • TSA

  • SkillsUSA – April 10, 2025  

  • FFA

 

The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) is delighted to host three student design and video contests. Encourage students to showcase their creativity and talent in these exciting contests!

  • CTE Month-NASA HUNCH Student Video Challenge - The theme for this year is “What is Artemis?” Encourage students to create and submit videos that are two minutes or less in length.  Submissions are due by April 1.
  • Student Merch Design Contest - In honor of ACTE’s 100th anniversary in 2026, students are invited to submit original artwork for a chance to be featured on our official centennial merchandise! Submissions are due by May 1.
  • Student Trophy Design Contest - Have students design the 3D-printed trophies for ACTE’s prestigious Excellence Awards. Submissions are due by May 1.
     

Learn about CTE in North Carolina

 

Research NC Career and Technical Education course offerings in the 2024-25 NC CTE Course Management System.

 

North Carolina CTE students earned more than 325,000 credentials during the 2022-2023 academic year.

 

2022-23 Credentials attainment info