We are CACTE

The Colorado Association for Career and Technical Education (CACTE) is the state professional association for Career and Technical Education.

Since 1917, CACTE has been the largest state organization supporting Colorado Career and Technical Educators in their efforts to prepare students for career and life success. CACTE’s members include teachers, administrators, teacher educators, career counselors, teacher candidates, business partners and other career tech professionals.

DIVISIONS

CACTE divisions are specialized groups aligned with distinct content areas or practice settings in career and technical education. Every CACTE member belongs to one division that aligns with their work area, which helps ensure networking, resources and development opportunities are tailored to their field. Each division provides its own leadership team, professional-development activities and communications.

Divisions include:

CACTA — Administration
CVATA — Agriculture
CBAM — Business & Marketing Education
CCD — Counseling & Career Development
ETMA — Engineering, Technology & Media Arts
CATFACS — Family & Consumer Sciences
HPS — Health & Public Safety
PACE — Postsecondary, Adult & Career Education
ACE — Special Populations
T & I — Trades & Industry
COWBL — Work-Based Learning

EDUCATE

Professional development opportunities, both in-person and online are a large part of CACTE’s purpose. The Excellence Awards program provides several possibilities to recognize members for their great work!

ADVOCATE

CACTE supports year-round efforts to be sure policymakers at all levels (local: school board & civic, state, federal) understand the importance of today’s CTE for students.