Stories & Insights
Stories · Strategy · Student Leadership
IDEAS THAT MOVE CTE FORWARD.
Student journeys, educator insight, workforce connections, esports, advocacy and practical thinking for stronger CTE programs.
FROM THE PEOPLE DOING THE WORK.
Read perspectives grounded in classrooms, CTSOs, industry partnerships and real student experience.
What I Wish People Understood About Being a Student Leader with a Disability
How a life-changing epilepsy diagnosis became part of a larger journey toward belonging, leadership and national service.
READ COOPER'S STORY → Student leadershipWhat Every Student Leader Should Know About Standing Their Ground
A practical perspective on voice, values and leading with conviction.
READ STORY → Educator supportReviving the Flame
Recognizing burnout and rebuilding the connection that helps CTE students and educators thrive.
READ STORY → WorkforceBuilding a World-Class Workforce
The role of CTE in foreign exchange education and globally minded workforce preparation.
READ STORY → Industry insightThe Impact of Ending Noncompete Contracts on Skilled Trades
What changing workforce policy can mean for skilled-trades talent and mobility.
READ STORY → Industry partnershipBridging the Skills Gap
Why today’s industries need to help build the talent pipeline, not simply wait for applicants.
READ STORY → AVEL · EsportsWhat Is Esports?
A clear introduction to competitive gaming, student belonging and the CTE possibilities behind AVEL.
READ STORY → Team spotlightJason Blackwell: Leadership in Community Engagement and Skills Development
Nationally recognized CTE leadership grounded in real classroom experience.
READ STORY → Program strategyCrafting Clarity
A guide to mission and vision statements that help programs align people and purpose.
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