For Immediate ReleaseSandy Spavone, FCCLA Executive Director
(703) 476-4900
[Name of School] FCCLA Chapter Celebrates Career and Technical Education Month
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[CITY, STATE] – [Date] – Students and faculty at [your school] will join others across the nation during the month of February to celebrate national Career and Technical Education (CTE) MonthTM. This year’s theme is Opportunities for Career Success! CTE Month provides CTE programs across the country an opportunity to demonstrate how CTE makes students college- and career- ready and prepares them for high-wage, high-demand career fields. Among the special activities scheduled by the FCCLA chapter are [name/time/date/place of events open to the public].
“The activities planned over the next month will illustrate the rigor and relevance CTE courses offer our students,” said [name], FCCLA chapter adviser. “By partnering with the business community, CTE programs are investing in students and providing them with the latest technology and skills that will prepare them to become successful employees and future leaders.” Besides CTE month, the [name of school] FCCLA chapter also sponsors [include other information about what your chapter does throughout the year].
CTE encompasses 94 percent of high school students and 13 million postsecondary students in the United States and includes high schools, career centers, community and technical colleges, four-year universities, and more. 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. At a time when opportunity for employment is so critical, CTE programs in every community are ensuring students are equipped with the skills to successfully enter the workforce. FCCLA provides a unique opportunity to students to practice their college- and career-ready skills through in-class and out-of-class activities and programs.
For more information about the work of the [name of school] FCCLA chapter, call [phone].
About ACTE
The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) is the nation’s largest not-for-profit association committed to the advancement of education that prepares youth and adults for successful careers. ACTE represents the community of CTE professionals, including educators, administrators, researchers, guidance counselors and others at all levels of education. ACTE is committed to excellence in providing advocacy, public awareness, access to resources, professional development and leadership opportunities.
About FCCLA
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), is a dynamic and effective national student organization that helps young men and women become leaders and address important personal, family, work, and societal issues through Family and Consumer Sciences education. FCCLA has more than 150,000 members and more than 5,300 chapters from 48 state associations, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.
FCCLA: The Ultimate Leadership Experience is unique among youth organizations because its programs are planned and run by members, and it’s the only career and technical in-school student organization with a central focus on family. Participation in national programs and chapter activities helps members become strong leaders in families, careers, and communities.
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