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Career & Technical Education Update February-March 2025
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Team Oregon Build Receives National Workforce Program Award
Team Oregon Build (TOB) has been named the 2025 Workforce Program of the Year by the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP).
TOB's mission is to "engage, educate and empower youth through hands-on construction and manufacturing projects. We provide pathways for career development in high-demand trades while addressing the urgent need for safe and sustainable housing."
TOB student participants build experiences and forge vital relationships as they develop technical proficiency, workforce readiness, and essential employability skills.
Learn more about the Team Oregon Build National Workforce Program Award.
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Wallowa HS CTE Program Connects Students with Forestry Industry
The Wallowa High School CTE Forestry program--recipient of a 2023-25 CTE Revitalization Grant--engages students year-round in hands-on learning that helps them develop skills essential for careers in the forestry industry.
Learn more about the Wallowa High School Forestry Program.
(Photos appear on forestresources.org)
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Looking Ahead:
Preparing for a Potential 2025-27 CTE Revitalization Grant at Oregon ACTE
In anticipation of a possible CTE Revitalization Grant for the 2025-27 biennium, ODE CTE staff will be at the Oregon ACTE Annual Conference in April with information and guidelines as you consider formulating a Revit Grant program. We will not have confirmation of a new Revit Grant or information on funding levels until after the state legislature adjourns in June, but advance planning is encouraged.
Learn more about the 2025 Oregon ACTE Annual Conference, which will be held April 16-18 in Seaside, Oregon.
Also, keep posted on CTE Revitalization Grant developments by visiting the ODE CTE Revitalization Grant web page, where you can also sign up for the CTE listserv.
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An Open Invitation: Celebrate Your CTE "Bright Spots"
Help celebrate CTE in Oregon by submitting stories to the #ThisIsCTE social media campaign.
By submitting photos, videos, and/or social media content highlighting exciting things students are doing in CTE programs across the state, you can support the campaign's goal to promote awareness of career and technical education and its many positive impacts for students, schools, and communities.
Use this form to submit #ThisIsCTE items throughout the year.
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SkillsUSA Member Scholarships Available this Spring
SkillsUSA offers a variety of scholarships for member students in the skilled trades, including architecture, automotive service, carpentry, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, transportation repair, welding, and more. Scholarships can offset the cost of postsecondary education and training, and--in some cases--the cost of attending SkillsUSA events.
Many scholarships are open now for application, with deadlines between April and June 2025.
Learn more about this year's SkillsUSA scholarships.
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Suggestions for our update?
Please email us at ODE.CTECommunications@ode.oregon.gov
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