In the construction industry, pre-apprenticeship training is important to the success of any apprentice, but in particular for women. If you are an employer, apprenticeship program, or pre-apprenticeship program training provider and interested in learning how to increase your program outcomes and support equal opportunity goals, join this upcoming webinar hosted by U.S. Department of […]
On Tuesday, June 30, NAPE Public Policy Director attended the Celebrating Innovations in Career and Technical Education Event, hosted by the White House in partnership with OCTAE. As part of her Reach Higher initiative, first lady Michelle Obama delivered remarks and recognized students and educators for their work connecting the classroom to real-life career opportunities. […]
On June 22, President Obama signed an Executive Order establishing Career and Technical Education (CTE) Presidential Scholars. The existing Presidential Scholars program recognizes distinguished high school seniors who have demonstrated accomplishment in their academics or in the visual, creative and performing arts. This Executive Order acknowledges that our nation’s highest leaders recognize and value CTE […]
On June 22-23, 2015, NAPE CEO Mimi Lufkin attended the White House Forum on Excellence and Innovation through Diversity in the STEM Workforce, sponsored by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and the White House Council on Women and Girls. Participants discussed the state of diversity in science, technology, engineering and math […]
On June 30, 2015, NAPE CEO Mimi Lufkin will moderate the “Progress on the Gender Front in STEM” panel at the U.S. News & World Report STEM Solutions conference in San Diego, CA. Learn more about this year’s conference and register today. Use code SPEAK15 for a 50% discount. Panel Description Women earn more bachelor’s […]
Nominate Now! It is the time of the year to recognize individuals for their contributions to equity, to a more equitable career and technical education system, and to the Career Technical Education Equity Council (CTEEC). The CTEEC awards committee is accepting nominations for the following awards: Friends of CTEEC Outstanding CTEEC Member “Breaking Tradition” Student […]
Women & STEM Education: Conduit to Opportunity On June 10, 2015, the National Women’s History Museum hosted a Google Talk to explore the problem of women and STEM education, the history of women’s K-college formal education that influenced career opportunities, and the solutions under way in both formal and informal education settings today. Panelists: Mimi […]
Join NAPE Director of Special Projects, Ben Williams, PhD, on May 29, 2015, as he introduces NAPE’s new Explore Nontraditional Careers Toolkit, which provides a research-grounded process to assist educators and counselors in transforming their practice to increase the participation and persistence of girls and women, and other underrepresented students, in nontraditional occupational programs and […]
The USDoE Office of Civil Rights recently released its report to the President, Secretary of Education, and Congress detailing the Office for Civil Rights’ activities in fiscal years (FY) 2013 and 2014. Highlights include: resolved nearly 20,000 cases; increased transparency by posting more resolution agreements than ever on its website; released a new, universal Civil […]
We are saddened to share the news that Connie Gipson, an Equity Pioneer and a source of support, wisdom, and inspiration to many in the equity community, died on May 3, 2015. Connie devoted her professional life to bettering the educational and workforce development experiences of others. As one of the first sex equity coordinators […]
NAPE congratulates Claudia Morrell for being honored by the Soroptomist International of Arbutus, Maryland during its awards dinner on April 22, 2015. Claudia received the group’s Ruby Award, which awards women who, through their professional or personal efforts, are making extraordinary differences in the lives of women or girls. In accepting the award, Claudia talked […]
Review the PDI Twitter Action from April 20-23, 2015. See you next year at the National Summit for Educational Equity from April 12-14, 2016, in Alexandria, VA!
