Virginia Association for Career and Technical Education

NEWS & VIEWS

VDOE Names Williams Interim CTE Director
George Bishop Dr. Anthony Williams has been appointed as the Interim Director of the Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education at the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE). Dr. Williams joined the VDOE in January 2015 and has previously served as the Trade and Industrial Education and Related Cluster Specialist, Curriculum and Instruction Coordinator, and Associate Director. Dr. Williams earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology and Education, and a Master of Education degree in Career and Technical Studies from Virginia State University. He completed his Doctor of Education degree with a dual concentration in Instructional Leadership and Organizational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University. His mission is to promote the importance of career and technical education and the high-wage, high-skill, and in-demand career pathways available for students and adult learners across the Commonwealth. Dr. Williams can be contacted at anthony.williams@doe.virginia.gov or by telephone at (804) 225-2052.

President's Message
Virginia ACTE President George Bishop shares his thoughts for the 2022–23 school year. Read his message...

VDOE Job Openings
Virginia Department of Education job opportunities can be found here.

Virginia ACTE discusses Career and Technical Education on This Week in Richmond television show.

Learn “How Your Career Can Benefit From a Professional Association.”

Virginia ACTE has a YouTube page. Visit it to find CTE videos from divisions around the state.

The Virginia Department of Education’s TeacherDirect shares instructional resources, professional development and grant opportunities, and other information of special interest to teachers and their students.

Check out opportunities for professional development and CTE updates from the Virginia Department of Education.

Read about Virginia CTE’s cybersecurity programs.

Become a member of Virginia ACTE today! Find how to order “I am CTE” t-shirts and see logos designed for each CTE association.

Also, browse the new VIRGINIA ACTE OFFICIAL MARKETPLACE. Profits from all orders go to Virginia ACTE.

2022 ACTE Region II Conference

October 4–7
Virginia Beach

Tentative Agenda

Click the image to access the flyer with its registration links and other information.

To register for the ACTE Region II Conference only, click here.

Also: ACTE Career Tech VISION 2022 in Las Vegas

24th Annual Professional Development and Leadership Seminar

Preparing Virginia’s Highly Skilled, Technical Workforce: Jan. 12–13

Registration is now open! See the professional development page.

Virginia ACTE’s 2023 Professional Development and Leadership Seminar will be held in person at the Hilton Downtown Richmond, beginning at 8:00 on January 12 and concluding January 13 at noon.

Double the Investment in CTE

Find resources for supporting this new campaign to promote CTE on the Public Policy page.

Advocacy Card

Print copies of Virginia ACTE’s 2021–2022 Advocacy Card to share with stakeholders. (UPDATED VERSION COMING SOON.)

The card provides a snapshot of CTE in Virginia, contact information, and Virginia ACTE’s priorities for the year.

Fact Sheet

Virginia ACTE’s 2020–2021 fact sheet, “Connecting Career Preparation to the Workforce,” is available for download. (UPDATED VERSION COMING SOON.)

The brochure includes enrollment, graduation, and credentialling trends. It features Career Success Stars, graduates from Virginia CTE programs beginning their careers in the 16 Career Clusters.

Issues and Solutions for CTE in Virginia

Virginia ACTE’s 2021–2022 Issues and Solutions for Career and Technical Education in Virginia is now available for download. (UPDATED VERSION COMING SOON.)