General Information for the 2012 National Career Clusters™ Institute

Setting a New Standard is the theme of this exciting event, which brings together educators from middle school, secondary, and postsecondary levels, school counseling, state education leadership, along with workforce development, business and industry experts, and economic development representatives to gain insight, hear strategies, and plan efforts for coordinating the implementation of aligned educational delivery in communities and states.
Highlights for the 10th National Career Clusters™ Institute include the latest release of the validated Career Clusters™ knowledge and skills statements, green/sustainability knowledge and skills, updated Career Clusters™ crosswalks, and insight into the Common Career Technical Core.
The NASDCTEc Spring Meeting is running concurrently with the Institute
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SPEAKER NEWS!
Rehema Ellis will be our Keynote speaker at the Closing General Session. Ms. Ellis is the Chief Education Correspondent of NBC News.
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Early Bird Registration is Now Open
Use the following table to select the registration category you want - individual registration or team registration (team = 5 or more individuals)
NOTE: NASDCTEc MEMBERS: PLEASE LOG INTO THE MEMBERS PORTAL TO REGISTER. QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL 301-588-9630.
| Registration Category |
Date Range |
Rate |
|---|---|---|
| CLICK HERE FOR INDIVIDUAL Early Bird Registration |
January 23, 2012 – May 11, 2012 |
$525 |
| CLICK HERE FOR TEAM Early Bird Registration (Team is 5 or more) |
January 23, 2012 – May 11, 2012 |
$500 |
Register now to get the best rate. Registration rates after May 11: (May 12, 2012-June 6, 2012):
Individual Registration: $650
Team Registration: $625
In step with this year's theme of Setting a New Standard, The Institute will provide sessions and workshops organized into strands aligned with the vision for CTE:
- Policy Strand: CTE is critical to ensuring that the United States leads in global competitiveness
- Partnerships Strand: CTE actively partners with employers to design and provide high-quality, dynamic programs
- College & Career Readiness Strand: CTE prepares students to succeed in further education and careers
- Program Delivery Methods Strand: CTE is delivered through comprehensive programs of study aligned to the National Career Clusters framework
- Accountability/Return on Investment (ROI) Strand: CTE is a results-driven system that demonstrates a positive return on investment
The 2012 National Career Clusters Institute™ is Proudly Sponsored by the Following Diamond-Level Organizations


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The National Career Technical Education Foundation's Tax ID is 73-1086246. Please make checks payable to NCTEF. Our address is:
- 8484 Georgia Avenue, Suite 320
- Silver Spring, MD 20910
If you have questions please consult the FAQ section or contact us at 301-588-9630 or e-mail institute@careertech.org.


