A resolution recognizing the importance of career and technical education ("CTE") educators and work-based learning coordinators in delivering high-quality CTE, preparing students for success in the workplace, the classroom, and in life, and supporting dynamic workforce pipelines that enable the United States to grow and lead in critical economic sectors.
Sponsor
Lisa Blunt Rochester
Democrat · DE
Latest Action · Feb 26, 2026
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S716; text: CR S710-711)
Bill Progress
Senate Honors Career and Tech Educators
Why it matters
CTE educators play a vital role in filling America’s jobs pipeline right now.
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What This Bill Does
Recognition of CTE Educators
Formally celebrates career and technical education teachers for preparing students for real-world jobs.
Highlighting Work-Based Learning Coordinators
Acknowledges coordinators who connect students to apprenticeships and internships.
Emphasizing Workforce Readiness
Stresses the importance of hands-on training for building a strong national workforce.
Supporting Critical Industries
Recognizes CTE’s role in preparing students for fast-growing and crucial economic sectors.
Promoting Skilled Trades
Spotlights the value of trades and technical careers as viable, well-paying options for students.
Who Benefits
CTE Teachers and Educators
Gain national recognition and potential future support or funding.
Work-Based Learning Coordinators
Their role in connecting students to work is officially honored.
High School and College Students
Benefits from increased awareness and support of hands-on, career-focused learning.
Critical Industries (e.g. manufacturing, healthcare)
More visibility for the pipeline supplying them with skilled workers.
Who's Affected
School Districts and Colleges
Could see more focus and resources shifted toward high-quality CTE programs.
State and Local Policymakers
May feel pressure to boost support for CTE in their regions following national recognition.
Families and Students Exploring Career Paths
Receive a national signal that skilled trades and technical jobs are valued options.
Traditional Four-Year Colleges
Might face more competition for students considering non-college career paths.
Cosponsors (14)
Tommy Tuberville
Republican · AL
Edward Markey
Democrat · MA
Thomas Tillis
Republican · NC
Tammy Baldwin
Democrat · WI
Cory Booker
Democrat · NJ
Katie Britt
Republican · AL
Timothy Kaine
Democrat · VA
Shelley Capito
Republican · WV
Chris Van Hollen
Democrat · MD
Adam Schiff
Democrat · CA
Angus King
Independent · ME
Amy Klobuchar
Democrat · MN
Recent Actions
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S716; text: CR S710-711)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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