activities · 17
what they do
direct service · 8
- Award Scholarships to CTE Students Targeted Educational ScholarshipsAnnounces and awards scholarships annually to students in career and technical education, with recent recipients recognized in 2024 and 2025.
- Award scholarships to CTE students Targeted Educational ScholarshipsAnnounces and awards scholarships annually to students in career and technical education, including recipients such as Apramey Akkiraju, Paden Dillard, Brian Liang, and Kelly Strieter in 2024.
- Award scholarships to CTE students Targeted Educational ScholarshipsAnnounces and awards scholarships annually to support students in career and technical education, with recent recipients recognized in 2024 and 2025.
- Facilitate Member Engagement and Communication Member Networking & Information SharingSupports members through newsletters, e-blasts, job board postings, networking opportunities, and automatic membership upon event registration.
- Facilitate member networking and engagement Member Networking & Information SharingProvides networking opportunities for members through events, automatic membership upon event registration, and communication channels such as newsletters, e-blasts, and job postings.
- Facilitate member networking and engagement Member Networking & Information SharingProvides networking opportunities for members through events, automatic membership upon event registration, and communication tools such as newsletters, e-blasts, and a job board.
- Host awards recognition programs for CTE professionals Professional and Organizational Achievement AwardsRecognizes CTE professionals through awards such as the Lifetime Achievement Award, CTE Administrator of the Year, Innovative CTE Program Award, and Region V Awards, honoring leadership, innovation, and contributions to CTE.
- Host member recognition and awards programs Professional and Organizational Achievement AwardsRecognizes CTE professionals and programs through annual awards, including Lifetime Achievement, CTE Administrator of the Year, Innovative CTE Program, and Region V awards, and highlights winners at events and in communications.
advocacy · 1
- Recognize CTE Professionals with Awards Professional and Organizational Achievement AwardsAdministers an awards program that honors CTE professionals for lifetime achievement, innovation, leadership, and contributions to student success, including state and regional recognitions.
capacity building · 8
- Conduct board and organizational governance activities Member Meetings and ConventionsHolds regular board meetings, including annual in-person and virtual sessions, fall retreats, and strategic planning through Program Work Goals to guide association efforts.
- Conduct board governance activities Member Meetings and ConventionsHolds regular board meetings, including in-person, virtual, and annual meetings held in conjunction with conferences, to guide association efforts through Program Work Goals.
- Deliver professional development and leadership programs Educator Professional Development ProgramsOffers professional development opportunities for CTE instructional staff at local and state levels, including the Fellows leadership development program and training through Premier Series classes.
- Deliver professional development and leadership programs Educator Professional Development ProgramsOffers professional development opportunities for instructional staff at local and state-wide levels, including the Fellows leadership development program and annual fall retreats.
- Guide Strategic Direction Through Program Work Goals Strategic Planning & ImplementationUses Program Work Goals to direct association efforts and strategic priorities for the 2025-2026 school year.
- Host Virtual and In-Person Board Meetings and Retreats Member Meetings and ConventionsConducts regular board meetings, including annual fall retreats and in-person sessions, often held in conjunction with major events like the Connection Conference.
- Provide Professional Development and Leadership ProgramsOffers professional development opportunities for instructional staff at local and state levels, including the Fellows leadership development program.
- Win Regional Communications and Publication Awards Professional and Organizational Achievement AwardsRecognized for excellence in communications through awards for newsletters, websites, and conference programs at the regional level.
strategies · 15
how they think
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- Accessible Governance through Virtual Meetings hybrid_governance_modelThe organization utilizes virtual meetings for board business to increase accessibility and participation in its governance structure.
- Accessible Governance through Virtual Meetings hybrid_governance_modelThe organization utilizes virtual meetings for board business to increase accessibility and participation in its governance processes.
- Advocacy through Engagement with CTSOs ctso_engagementThe organization engages with Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) to build relationships and advocate for the importance of career and technical education (CTE).
- Advocacy through Engagement with CTSOs and Unified Voice ctso_engagementThe organization advocates for Career and Technical Education by engaging with Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) to build relationships and serving as a unifying voice for CTE.
- Empowering CTE Professionals through Professional Development and NetworkingThe organization empowers Career and Technical Education (CTE) professionals by connecting them with networks and resources, providing professional and leadership development, and equipping them with instructional, leadership, and advocacy skills to make a difference in students' lives and the community.
- Engagement with CTSOs to strengthen CTE advocacy ctso_engagementBuilds relationships with Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) to amplify advocacy efforts and promote the value of CTE in student success and workforce development.
- Program Work Goals to guide strategic direction program_work_goalsUses defined Program Work Goals to shape the association’s strategic priorities and annual programming, ensuring focused and purposeful support for CTE professionals.
- Promotion of lifelong education for student success lifelong_educationAdvocates for lifelong learning as a foundational approach to improving long-term outcomes for students in career and technical education.
- Recognizing and Advancing Excellence in CTE tiered_award_recognitionThe organization recognizes excellence in Career and Technical Education through a tiered awards process, where state or regional winners advance to national consideration, thereby promoting high standards and showcasing achievements within the field.
- Recognizing and Advancing Excellence in CTE tiered_award_recognitionThe organization recognizes excellence in Career and Technical Education through tiered awards programs at the state/regional level, which then advance recipients to national consideration, thereby promoting high standards and showcasing achievement.
- Scholarship support for CTE students scholarship_programProvides financial support to career and technical education students through scholarship awards, increasing access to education and promoting student success in CTE pathways.
- Strategic Guidance through Program Work Goals program_work_goalsThe organization uses Program Work Goals to guide its efforts and strategic direction, ensuring purposeful strategies are developed to support CTE professionals and meet member needs.
- Supporting Affiliates and PartnershipsThe organization provides quality support to its affiliates and offers resources for building strategic partnerships, strengthening the overall CTE ecosystem.
- Tiered awards and recognition to promote excellence in CTE tiered_award_recognitionThe organization uses a tiered recognition system where CTE professionals and programs must first achieve recognition at the state or regional level before advancing to national competitions, creating a pathway for excellence and broader impact.
- Virtual and hybrid governance for accessibility hybrid_governance_modelConducts board business through virtual meetings to improve accessibility and participation, enabling broader engagement across Arizona’s diverse geographic landscape.
named programs · 4
what they call their work
ACTEAZ Scholarship Program
Provides scholarships to high school and college students pursuing CTE pathways; funded in partnership with organizations including ACOVA, AOAC, CTED, and ATIEA
Awards Recognition Program
Recognizes excellence among CTE professionals through annual awards, including regional and national recognitions in categories such as Career Guidance, Teacher Community Service, and Lifetime Achievement
Fellows Leadership Development Program
Develops leadership skills among CTE professionals to strengthen their impact in instruction, advocacy, and program leadership
Professional Development Opportunities
Offers conferences, Premier Series classes, and training events to support ongoing learning for CTE educators and administrators
relationships · 16
who they work with
- ACOVA Partner — Awarded scholarships in collaboration with ACTEAZ.
- ACOVA Partner — Awarded scholarships to Sophia Bobadilla, Anissa Jacquez, Kylee O’Brien, and Kharlo Ramirez Aleman in 2024.
- ACTE Network — Participates in the national ACTE network, with state-level winners advancing to national award consideration.
- ACTE Partner — Encourages members to strengthen their CTE professional memberships by joining ACTE at the national level.
- ACTE Partner — Participates in the ACTE Region V Conference and has award winners compete for National ACTE Awards.
- ACTE Region V Partner — Awarded ACTEAZ the 2022 Website Communication Award.
- ACTEOnline.org Network — Source cited for national award announcement; indicates affiliation with national ACTE network.
- AOAC Partner — Awarded scholarships in collaboration with ACTEAZ.
- AOAC Partner — Awarded scholarships to Taylor Dlugosz and Tamryn Tucker in 2024.
- ATIEA Partner — Awarded scholarships to Genevieve Coury and Jaxon Richardson in 2024.
- CTED Partner — Awarded scholarships in collaboration with ACTEAZ.
- CTEDs Partner — Awarded a scholarship to Lia Taylor in 2024.
- Deer Valley High School Partner — Amber Gloria, who won the Region V Innovative Program of the Year for Arizona, is from Deer Valley High School.
- Dysart USD Partner — Heather Webb, a Career Guidance Award winner, is affiliated with Dysart USD.
- Page USD Partner — Celebrated Chef Wyatt Swinton from Page USD as an award recipient.
- Santa Cruz Valley USD Partner — Richard McPherson, a Teacher Community Service Award winner, is affiliated with Santa Cruz Valley USD.