About Ohio ACTE

About Career, Technical and Adult Education

Every high school student in Ohio has the opportunity to participate in a career technical program, whether it is through classes offered in their own school system, through partnerships with other schools or at a career technical center in their communicty (sometimes called vocational centers).

Most career centers also offer programs for adults, so that adults in the community can take advantage of programs, learn a new skill, expand their knowledge and earn more in the workforce.

Today, a majority of students who attend a career-technical program also further their education by attending a two-year or four year program in their area of study.  They start these programs with added knowledge and skills obtained through their career-technical education.

Career technical education also offers specialized programs designed for special needs students or students who desire more career-based education in order to remain in school.

For more information, call Ohio ACTE or call or visit your local career center.  Click here for a map and list of Ohio's Career Centers.

Ohio ACTE Membership

Ohio ACTE represents 2,300 career and technical educators and administrators in Ohio, as well as career centers who join as institutional members and professional partner members who provide services and products to career technical and adult educators.

Ohio ACTE members represent the universe of CT educators and many different organizations, including:

• Career Centers
• High School Career Programs
• Adult Workforce Development
• Career Readiness Programs
• Administration
• Community Colleges and Universities
• Business Partners

Member Advantages

Interaction

• Annual All-Ohio Conference – the only statewide meeting of career, technical and adult educators
• Division membership to collaborate with others who share your specific area of interest and responsibility
• Yearly awards showcase outstanding educators and highlight their contributions
• Leadership skills through service as a Division leader or Ohio ACTE Board member

Information

• Legislative updates bring clarity to complex issues facing Ohio CTE
• Innovative programs to share best practices among educators
• Ohio ACTE and ACTE online offer instant access to vital news on new issues

Influence

• Ohio ACTE and allied organizations work with legislators and lobbyists to insure the interest of CT education is represented in today’s government
• Your participation in Ohio ACTE and ACTE strengthens the voice of CTE and helps influence positive changes in funding, legislation and attitudes toward CTE

Ohio ACTE forms successful partnerships with Government regulators, officials, administrators and others to help them understand the influence CTE has on students and Ohio’s economy.

Ohio ACTE Divisions

Ohio ACTE Divisions provide members more specialized information in their area of concentration. With many areas of CT education represented, division membership is your opportunity to focus on issues, challenges and best practices in your specific area of interest.

Ohio ACTE/ACTE

Ohio ACTE/ACTE offers a unified membership, designed to meet the needs of members at the state and federal levels.