COLORADO
ASSOCIATION FOR
CAREER & TECHNICAL
EDUCATION
ADVOCATE:
Overview
Becoming an advocate is one of the most important actions you can take to secure the future of CTE! Connect with your elected officials at all levels – local, state, and national. Invite these officials to visit your program and see the students in action – that is what can sell them on the value of today’s CTE. Part of ADVOCACY is education; part of ADVOCACY is legislation. It's all about OUTREACH!
CACTE’s Legislative Committee
The Legislative Committee advises the CACTE Board and members on legislative issues impacting career and technical education and develop an effective network for the dissemination of information regarding legislative issues
Join the Colorado ACTE delegation!
Join CTE professionals from across the country at ACTE’s National Policy Seminar (NPS), in Washington, D.C. This is your chance to shape national career and technical education (CTE) policies, advocate for stronger programs, and connect with key decision-makers. This is a good opportunity to use CACTE PD Grant funds!
Ready to learn how to take your CTE advocacy to the next level? The CACTE Legislative Fellowship is a two-year leadership experience that empowers Fellows to dive deep into state and national CTE policy, connect with decision-makers, and amplify the voice of workforce education across Colorado. This NEW PROGRAM is your chance to make an impact, elevate your leadership, and help shape the future of CTE in Colorado!
Hosted by ACTE and CACTE, February is Career and Technical Education Month® and it’s all about shining a spotlight on amazing CTE programs, passionate educators, and talented students across Colorado and the nation. Share the incredible stories of your students and programs across your communities!
CACTE’s Legislative Specialist:
Salazar & Associates
CACTE actively advocates for high-quality Career and Technical Education (CTE) in Colorado, ensuring that the voices of educators and students are represented in state policy decisions. To strengthen this effort, CACTE partners with political consultant Tonette Salazar of Salazar & Associates, who monitors legislative activity and supports our advocacy initiatives. Members are encouraged to reach out to Tonette with legislative or policy-related questions to stay informed and engaged in shaping the future of CTE in Colorado