This week, Angela Rigney, Director of Career, Technical and Adult Education participated in the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) National Policy Seminar with representation from two Dan River High School students.
The 2021 Legislative Priorities for CTE are to significantly increase funding for Perkins CTE state grants in FY 2022; support robust COVID-19 relief funds for education and workforce development systems; ensure Higher Education Act reauthorization reflects todayâs diverse postsecondary education landscape; invest in an infrastructure workforce pipeline by supporting CTE programs of study and school Facilities; and strengthen connections between education and workforce development systems.
On Wednesday and Thursday, Rigney along with fellow administrators, educators and students had the opportunity to hold meetings with Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Sen. Mark Warnerâs (D-VA) office staff to discuss our priorities for Virginia Career and Technica