Membership Information

State Membership

For more info on Membership Dues, contact Advance CTE

States that receive funding from the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act (Perkins) are required to designate a state agency as its Perkins eligible agency. These eligible agencies, and their signees – the state directors - are eligible for this category of Advance CTE membership.

This is not an open membership and is not available to be selected as a membership option.

States are allowed to designate a single individual, the state director, to represent the state. This membership is transferable to the person assigned this responsibility in the state.

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Organizational Membership

Any organization that supports CTE, including state agencies, local educational agencies, organizations (both profit and not-for-profit), and other businesses and corporations. Membership covers three persons. Additional employees can be added at the rate of $75 per person. The membership is non-transferable to other individuals in the organization.

See Organizational Membership Benefits


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Associate State Member

State-level employees who reside in a state that maintains a Advance CTE membership, such as those employed by state Departments of Education. Membership covers one person and is non-transferable.


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Associate Non-State Member

An individual that is part of the educational delivery system but who is not a state employee, including administrators, teachers, and faculty. Membership covers one person and is non-transferable.

Vendors, businesses, and organizations are NOT eligible for this membership category and must join as an Organization.

Join as Associate Non-State Member