Career College Lounge: ACTE Moderated Groups

Black CTE Professionals | Networking Group

ACTE Staff — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 16:28:38 -0400

The Black CTE Professionals affinity group is dedicated to advancing the representation and success of Black professionals within career and technical education (CTE). This group aims to address unique challenges and celebrate achievements by providing a platform for networking, mentorship and professional development. Through these efforts, the group seeks to empower Black professionals, enhance their career growth, and contribute to a more inclusive and diverse CTE community.

ACTE sponsored community group membership is open ONLY to active ACTE members. Membership will be confirmed before a request for joining a group is approved.

CTE Administrators | Community of Practice

ACTE Staff — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 14:13:12 -0500

The Community of Practice for administration professionals is dedicated to advancing the professional learning and success of all administrators involved in the creation and execution of CTE programs and activities. This group aims to address unique challenges of creating and managing CTE programs from multiple perspectives and to celebrate achievements by providing a platform for networking, mentorship and professional development. Through these efforts, the group seeks to empower all administration professionals, enhance their career growth, and contribute to an effective educator community.

ACTE sponsored community group membership is open ONLY to active ACTE members. Membership will be confirmed before a request for joining a group is approved.

CTE Teacher Support | Community of Practice

ACTE Staff — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 12:36:34 -0400

This community of practice is designed for professionals who support the success and growth of new and early-career CTE instructors. Members include teacher mentors, resource specialists, instructional coaches, administrators, teacher educators and others dedicated to preparing and guiding early service educators through their first years in the classroom.

Together, we collaborate to explore strategies, share tools, and exchange insights that strengthen mentoring, professional development, and instructional support systems. Through weekly discussions and shared experiences, this group seeks to cultivate a network of professionals committed to developing and sustaining high-quality career and technical education instruction nationwide.

LGBTQ+ CTE Professionals | Networking Group

ACTE Staff — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 16:34:09 -0400

The LGBTQ+ CTE Professionals affinity group aims to foster a supportive and inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ individuals within career and technical education (CTE). By offering networking opportunities, mentorship and advocacy, the group seeks to address the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ+ professionals and promote diversity and inclusion. The group also works to raise awareness and educate the broader CTE community about LGBTQ+ issues, ensuring a welcoming and equitable space for all.

ACTE sponsored community group membership is open ONLY to active ACTE members. Membership will be confirmed before a request for joining a group is approved.

Rural CTE | Community of Practice

Michelle Conner-ACTE Staff — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 22:07:31 -0500

The Community of Practice for Rural CTE practitioners is dedicated to advancing the professional learning and success of rural CTE educators and professionals within career and technical education (CTE). This group aims to address unique challenges of working in CTE in a rural setting and celebrate achievements by providing a platform for networking, mentorship and professional development. Through these efforts, the group seeks to empower CTE rural educators, enhance their career growth, and contribute to an effective educator community.

Urban Education Alliance for CTE Excellence | Community of Practice

ACTE Staff — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 12:16:51 -0400

The Community of Practice for CTE Urban Education Alliance is dedicated to advancing the professional learning and success of urban educators and professionals within career and technical education (CTE). This group aims to address unique challenges of working in CTE in an urban setting and celebrate achievements by providing a platform for networking, mentorship and professional development. Through these efforts, the group seeks to empower CTE urban educators, enhance their career growth, and contribute to an effective educator community.

ACTE sponsored community group membership is open ONLY to active ACTE members. Membership will be confirmed before a request for joining a group is approved.

Women in CTE Leadership | Networking Group

ACTE Staff — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 16:35:02 -0400

The Women in CTE Leadership affinity group is dedicated to advancing the representation and success of women in leadership roles within career and technical education (CTE). This group provides a mentorship, professional development and networking platform, empowering women to achieve their career goals and thrive in leadership positions. By addressing gender-specific challenges and promoting the achievements of women in CTE, the group aims to foster a more equitable and inclusive professional environment.

ACTE sponsored community group membership is open ONLY to active ACTE members. Membership will be confirmed before a request for joining a group is approved.

Work-Based Learning | Community of Practice

ACTE Staff — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 13:10:19 -0400

The Community of Practice for Work-Based Learning (WBL) professionals is dedicated to advancing the professional learning and success of all CTE educators involved in the creation and execution of WBL activities. This group aims to address unique challenges of creating and managing WBL from both industry and educator perspectives and to celebrate achievements by providing a platform for networking, mentorship and professional development. Through these efforts, the group seeks to empower all WBL professionals, enhance their career growth, and contribute to an effective educator community.

ACTE sponsored community group membership is open ONLY to active ACTE members. Membership will be confirmed before a request for joining a group is approved.