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We are CTE first!

Hello MAFCS Members:

As you know, $10.00 of your AAFCS dues are directed to MN Association for Career and Technical Education (MNACTE).

MNACTE is a unified voice representing Minnesota Career and Technical Education Educators to provide high quality CTE programs.

MNACTE works hard to increase the awareness of the value of CTE to ensure every student has career success.  As a member, you will:

  • Participate in a support system for secondary and post secondary career and technical education.

  • Receive reduced fees at MnACTE sponsored professional development activities.

  • Receive MnACTE Viewpoints-A career and technical education newsletter.

  • Have leadership skill development opportunities.

  • Have grass roots input in legislative platforms.

  • Have access to the legislative hotline via email.

  • Benefit from MnACTE’s affiliation with other state and national organizations.

  • Expand your professional network.

  • Earn clock hours for approved staff development activities.

Thank you to all who are members! As stated by Max Peterson, “We are CTE first!” You are invited to attend the following:

CTE Works! Virtual Conference Nov. 3, 2020. Theme: A BOLD Vision Beyond https://www.cteworksminnesota.org/  Many great sessions and networking activities to participate in!

ACTE Public Policy Meeting will be March 22-24, 2021 in Arlington, VA. Major focuses: Pending Congressional Action - CTE Funding, Higher Ed. Act, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Federal Policy: Perkins V implementation, Elementary & Secondary Education Act, Workforce Investment.  More information at https://www.acteonline.org/advocacy/acte-policy-agenda/#toggle-id-1

ACTE Region III Conference (Representing Iowa. Illinois. Indiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Wisconsin) to be held in MN June, 2021.  This conference is only in MN once every 6 years.  More information to come.  Please consider providing a presentation or hosting a tour in the south metro area as the conference may be at Mystic Lake Conference Center.

Respectfully, Lori V. Brumbaugh, MNACTE Representative for MAFCS lori.brumbaugh@ahschools.us

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