Name: National CTE Update: Trends, Advocacy, and Opportunities from National ACTE
Start: 2026-08-04T08:15:00-0700
End: 2026-08-04T09:00:00-0700

National CTE Update: Trends, Advocacy, and Opportunities from National ACTE

Tuesday August 4, 2026 8:15am - 9:00am PDT

Grand Ballroom A,B,C

Join Michael Connet, ACTE Associate Deputy Executive Director of Outreach & Partner Development, for an insider’s update on what’s happening at the national level in Career and Technical Education. This session will cover crucial federal policy shifts, federal funding landscapes, emerging national initiatives (including AI in CTE), and new professional learning resources available through ACTE to support educators, administrators, and students.

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Michael Connet

Associate Deputy Executive Director of Outreach and Partner Development at national ACTE, ACTE

Michael Connet is the Associate Deputy Executive Director - Outreach and Partner Development at the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE®). In this role, Michael is responsible for promoting the impact of high-quality CTE on America’s learners and supporting the... Read More →

Tuesday August 4, 2026 8:15am - 9:00am PDT
Grand Ballroom A,B,C

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