CTEANJ News and Updates
All CTEANJ members are welcome to attend our general membership meetings. RSVP to jvhillard74@yahoo.com.
2024-2025 CTEANJ Important Dates
October 24, 2024
November 7/8, 2024
December 5, 2024
Executive Committee Meeting, 3:30pm Online
February 6, 2025
March 6, 2025
May 8, 2025
What is ACTE?
Join or RenewNew Jersey ACTE Excellence Awards
ACTE is the largest national education association serving thousands of professionals dedicated to the advancement of education that prepares youth and adults for successful careers. ACTE can help you grow as a CTE professional in New Jersey via National ACTE – your professional development and advocacy association for CTE. Our members represent all facets of career and technical education (CTE) and include:
Secondary and middle school CTE teachers and administrators
Postsecondary CTE instructors, faculty, administrators and deans
Guidance counselors
Students studying to become CTE educators
Federal and state government education professionals
Nonprofit organizations active in the advancement of CTE
Corporations working with CTE programs and educators on workplace skills
ACTE Represents Professionals From All Facets of CTE
Learn more about the comprehensive benefits of member-benefits/!
Administration
Agricultural Education
Business Education
Counseling & Career Development
Engineering & Technology Education
Family & Consumer Sciences
Health Sciences Education
New & Related Services
Postsecondary, Adult & Career Education
Trade & Industrial Education
Work-based Learning
Membership Has its Rewards
Individual membership is $100* and includes access to both New Jersey and National ACTE benefits.
*Division dues may vary.
Professional Development
Get access to high quality professional development to enrich your curriculum and advance your career. Join 3,500+ CTE professionals for ACTE’s CareerTech VISION.
Advocacy
Influence CTE-related legislation and funding, drive economic development, and voice your policy priorities at local, state and national levels.
Networking
Whether it’s online or in person, cultivate a knowledgeable network for sharing and exchanging ideas.
News & Updates
Receive a subscription to Techniques magazine and ACTE News, Legislative Alerts, Career Tech Update, STEM SmartBrief and more.
Professional Recognition
Achieve national recognition through state, regional, and national ACTE awards programs honoring the most distinguished CTE educators and programs.
Peace of Mind
Group life and AD&D insurance and professional liability coverage.
Discounts
Member-exclusive discounts for ACTE events and countless CTE products.
Career Readiness
Check out ACTE’s online Job Bank to help you find new and exciting work.
Member Resources
CTEANJ Wiiliam M. Devonald Scholarship
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Thank you again for your membership in CTEANJ/ACTE. You may contact CTEANJ with any questions at jvhillard74@yahoo.com.
New Jersey ACTE Key Players
Patricia DiGioia-Laird
CTEANJ Corresponding Secretary (Term 2024-2026)
NJ FCCLA State Advisor
njfccla@gmail.com
Robert Carson
Felicia Latoya Brown
Past President (Term 2024-2026)
Trenton Public Schools
felicialb@comcast.net
Carolyn Reynolds
Vice President, Membership (Term 2023-2025)
EFACS-CFCS Retired
carolreynol@aol.com
Chris Gehringer
Treasurer (Term 2023-2025)
Gateway Regional School District
chris@gehringer.com
Ellen Benowitz
Recording Secretary (Term 2023-2025)
NJBTEA President
eabenowitz@gmail.com
