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Career and Technical EducationCareer and Technical Education (CTE) is growing West Virginia's future.
West Virginia Celebrates Career and Technical Education Month
"The activities planned over the next month will illustrate the rigor and relevance CTE courses offer our students," says, Dr. Kathy D'Antoni, Assistant State Superintendent of Schools, Division Technical, Adult and Institutional Education. "By partnering with the business community, CTE programs are investing in students' lives with the latest technology and skills that will prepare them to become successful employees as well as future leaders." CTE is a major part of the solution to myriad national economic and workforce problems, such as high school dropout rates, a weakened economy, global competitiveness and massive layoffs. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly one-third of the fastest growing occupations will require an associate's degree or a postsecondary vocational certificate. Recent research published by the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce shows that 4.7 million new workers will be needed by post-secondary certificates and credentials, such as those which can be obtained via programs all across the state of West Virginia by 2018, but we will fall short of meeting that demand. At a time when job opportunity is so critical, CTE programs in every community are ensuring students are adequately equipped with the skills to successfully enter the workforce. Join us in celebrating national Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month™. The Association for Career and Technical Education does not endorse any third party statements or techniques in particular — for details please contact webmaster@acteonline.org. West Virginia Career Day
Location: State Capitol, Charleston WVACTE will be sponsoring a Career Day, March 8, 2012, at the West Virginia State Capitol. Students from career and technical education centers throughout West Virginia will showcase their programs to the West Virginia Legislature. This event will begin at 9:00 a.m. and conclude at 1:00 p.m. and will be held in the House Side on the 2nd floor of the State Capitol. For more information, contact WVACTE. Hospitality Cup
Location: Waterfront Place Hotel, Morgantown The Hospitality Cup, WV HEAT ProStart's premier event for culinary and restaurant management students, will be held March 6th and 7th at the Waterfront Place Hotel in Morgantown. Three plates, two butane burners, and one hour make a heart thumping experience for students as they show off skills and passion. The management event is just as exciting as students vie to "sell" a future restaurant designed by the students to a panel of "investors." The public is encouraged to attend the events. 
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Students and faculty from across the state will join others across the nation during the month of February to celebrate national Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month™. This year's theme is CTE: Careers Through Education. CTE Month™ provides CTE programs across the country an opportunity to demonstrate how CTE educates students to be college- and career-ready and prepares them for high-wage, high-demand career fields.