Governor Bill Walker has proclaimed February 2017 as CTE Month in Alaska!

This proclamation follows along with the annual national CTE Month designation spearheaded by the national ACTE association.

• Visit ACTE's website for more information on CTE Month nationally.
• Visit this site to read Governor Walker's proclamation in its entirety.
• Click on this link or on the graphic below to view or download a PDF copy of the proclamation.

The Postsecondary Access and Completion Network is currently accepting nominations for individuals to serve on the 2017-2019 Board of Directors. 
 
If you have a desire to formally engage in advocacy and support of postsecondary access and success, please consider adding your name to the ballot for the Alaska Postsecondary Access and Completion Network Board of Directors!  The Network relies on the efforts and expertise of our Board members to guide the organization through voting on policy decisions, assisting with setting and accomplishing goals, and continued successful development. 
 
Any Network member wishing to stand for election may nominate themselves, or be nominated by another Network member. Please review the Public Announcement Seeking Nominations for more information.
 
Individuals seeking nomination should fill out the Nomination Questionnaire and submit it, along with a personal biography, to the Election Committee via e-mail (65by2025@gmail.com) or fax (907.269.7991), by February  24, 2017, at 5:00PM (Alaska time).
 
If you have any questions about this election process, please call Barbara Mongar at 907-269-7973 or e-mail her at Barbara.mongar@alaska.gov

01/18/2017

​ACTE Executive Director LeAnn Wilson responds to a recent op-ed in the Baltimore Sun. 
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"On January 1, William Durden published an op-ed titled, “Creating a credible alternative to college.” Unfortunately, while his desire for an improved education system is clear, he completely overlooks the clear solution – stronger investments in today’s high-quality career and technical education system."

To read Wilson's entire article, visit this link:
http://ctepolicywatch.acteonline.org/2017/01/worthy-alternatives-to-a-4-year-degree-already-exist.html

The Alaska Postsecondary ​Access and Completion Network announces its annual conference for March 23-24 at the Anchorage Downtown Marriott. Information on registration, presentations, and exhibits is below.

The Alaska Postsecondary Access & Completion Network is pleased to announce our 3rd annual conference! This year’s theme is “Alaska Can - Together!”
Alaska must prioritize the workforce and economic development needs of our state. In times where doing more with less is the way forward, it is critical that we collectively impact what we cannot change alone. The conference is a time for Alaskans— professionals in education, business, industry, public service—to unite and work together to increase the number of Alaskans enrolling and succeeding in postsecondary education.  You will:
•  Develop practical skills to overcome common obstacles
•  Build and grow partnerships
•  Learn from stories of success
•  Identify priorities and opportunities for program alignment
 
Upcoming dates:
January 31:  Exhibitor early bird sign-up ends – save $50 on your table by signing up NOW! More info
 
February 1: Deadline to submit presentation proposals – become part of the speaker team for this exciting event. Registration fee is waived for one presenter for each session selected. More info
 
February 24:  Early bird conference registration ends – save $25 on the registration fee by signing up NOW! Register Now
 
Learn more about the conference, taking place March 23-24 at the Downtown Anchorage Marriott. Or find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/65by2025