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Career & Technical Education Update April 2025
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Just Around the Corner...
Previewing a 2025-27 CTE Revit Grant at Oregon ACTE
In anticipation of a possible CTE Revitalization Grant for the 2025-27 biennium, ODE CTE staff will share information at the Oregon ACTE Annual Conference to assist in your development of a Revit Grant program.
Visit the ODE table to learn more:
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What is the purpose of the CTE Revitalization Grant?
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Who can apply?
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When can we apply?
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Where can we find further information?
Also, keep posted on Revit developments by visiting the ODE CTE Revitalization Grant web page, where you can also sign up to join the CTE listserv and access our informational flyer. If you'd like to provide a summer email address to receive any Revit news during July-August, please email the ODE CTE Revit Grant Team.
The 2025 Oregon ACTE Annual Conference will be in Seaside, Oregon, April 16-18, 2025.
Please note: 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!
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CTE Bright Spots:
Douglas HS Culinary Program: No Such Thing as "Too Many Cooks"
The Douglas High School Hospitality and Tourism program is a launchpad to future careers in the food industry. Backed by applied learning and strong community support, students are gaining essential skills and confidence to aid them on their career journeys.
Read more about the Douglas HS Hospitality and Tourism program.
(Photo appeared on the Douglas ESD website.)
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"The Education Gap": KUHS Documentary Recognized in C-SPAN StudentCam Competition
"The Education Gap," a six-minute documentary produced by Klamath Union High School students Zoe Bitzer and Kenzi Freid, has been recognized as one of the top films submitted in the 2025 C-SPAN StudentCam competition. The film earned an Honorable Mention designation among more than 1,700 entries from across the nation.
The film addresses the theme question--"Your Message to the President: What issue is most important to you or your community?"--with a focus on allocating funds to reduce the gap in education caused by pandemic school closures.
The KUHS film program has been funded in part by an ODE CTE Revitalization Grant.
Watch "The Education Gap" on YouTube, and learn more about the C-SPAN StudentCam Competition.
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Harbor Freight Tools for Schools: Recognizing Teaching Excellence
The Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence recognizes outstanding skilled trades teachers and programs in public high schools in the U.S.
In 2025, overall prizes will total $1.5 million:
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5 Grand Prize Winners will each receive $100,000, with $70,000 going to the public high school skilled trades program and $30,000 going to the eligible individual skilled trades teacher.
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20 Prize Winners will each be awarded $50,000, with $35,000 going to the public high school skilled trades program and $15,000 going to the eligible individual skilled trades teacher.
Deadline to apply is May 2, 2025.
Learn more about rules and eligibility for the Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize.
It's Always a Good Time to Celebrate CTE!
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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Suggestions for our update?
Please email us at ODE.CTECommunications@ode.oregon.gov
(The CTE brand logo, brand positioning, theme, and brand extensions are the property of NASDCTEc.)
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