The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) is the largest national education association dedicated to the advancement of education that prepares youth and adults for successful careers. Our mission is to provide educational leadership in developing a competitive workforce.
ACTE represents the community of CTE professionals, including educators, administrators, researchers, school counselors, guidance and career development professionals and others at all levels of education. ACTE is committed to excellence in providing advocacy, public awareness and access to resources, professional development and leadership opportunities.
A group of local, dedicated CTE professionals helped form the new GUAM ACTE (est. 2015), an associate member of the National ACTE (see below). This incorporated organization focuses on CTE, aiming to raise awareness, promote advocacy, foster local research agenda, provide technical assistance, engage in networking activities and assist in policy development, and be a resource clearinghouse. All Directors, Officers and members are committed to high professional standards among membership; to promote regional concept through cooperation among regional island nations and affiliates; to provide a direct vehicle for input into the National ACTE; and to engage in all things necessary or proper in connection with or incidental to the foregoing purpose.
Mission
To support effective integration of Career and Technical Education in schools in Guam and the western Pacific region that will improve student success in their career pathways.
Vision
To be the premier professional organization for educators in Guam and the Western Pacific, focused on student success through effective Career and Technical Education.
Goals
The Guam ACTE will raise awareness, promote advocacy, foster local research agenda, provide technical assistance, engage in networking activities and assist in policy development, and be a resource clearinghouse. All Directors, Officers and members will develop high professional standards among membership; Promote regional concept through cooperation among regional island nations and affiliates; Provide affiliated associations a direct vehicle for input into the National ACTE; and engage in all things necessary or proper in connection with or incidental to the foregoing purposes.
The Guam ACTE was incorporated by the following individuals in 2017: Dr. Sam Mabini Young, Dr. Bert Johnston (GCA Trades Academy), Rose Marie Nanpei (GCC), Eric Chong (GCC), Marivic Schrage (GCC), and Joseph Sanchez (Guam DOE)
Guam ACTE Membership include:
Guam, CNMI, Palau, FSM, RMI and American Samoa.
