Guiding Principles

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CTAT is committed to providing professional development opportunities and resources to its members; to increasing public awareness and appreciation for career and technical programs; and communicating and working with legislators and government leaders to increase funding and impact positive change in public policy.

For a better understanding of CTAT's goals, please read through the Association's strategic priorities.

Review CTAT's Current Bylaws.

Purpose

To provide leadership in developing an educated, prepared, adaptable and competitive workforce.

Core Values

  • Advocacy—CTAT believes that the field of career and technical education needs a strong voice at the local, state and national levels to support its importance to learners and to promote public awareness of that value to a competitive economy.
  • Diversity—CTAT seeks and values diversity among its members and the students its members serve.
  • Lifelong Learning—CTAT embraces the concept of lifelong learning and recognizes its importance to remaining competitive in a constantly changing environment.
  • Collaboration—CTAT understands that it cannot accomplish its purpose without the strong support and partnership of other individuals and groups who share its vision.
  • Service—CTAT encourages the individual commitment of its members to the organization and the profession of career and technical education.

CTAT Member Service Standards

We welcome your comments and questions and strive to meet the needs of every member. If we don’t have an immediate answer to your question, we will help you find it.

Telephone Inquiries to CTAT

CTAT will respond to telephone inquiries during regular business hours of 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

E-Mail: General and Status Inquiries

General e-mail should be sent to bailey@ctat.org. CTAT staff will respond in a timely manner.

Membership

Membership shall begin with receipt of dues at the CTAT office and extend for one year (12 months). CTAT is unified with the national Association for Career and Technical Education. CTAT is a not-for-profit corporation.