Georgia Association for Career and Technical Education

Chief McClain, Assistant Chief LeCroy, Superintendent Austin, Principal Cooper, and Career Academy Director Hinz met to discuss the future of the Putnam Firefighter I and Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) programs.

This exciting step forward creates new opportunities for students within our community to gain hands-on training, earn industry-recognized certifications, and pursue careers in public safety. Georgia CTAE Georgia College & Career Academies Georgia Association for Career and Technical Education

Thanks to Rep. Matthew for carrying this bill. Matthew Gambill

With the Education and Workforce Strategy Act receiving final passage, we’ve taken another major step in aligning our education system with the demands of today’s job opportunities.

Thank you to our legislative partners who supported this effort to ensure every Georgia student is prepared for success!

Empowering voices at the Georgia Capitol! Members of the 2025-2026 LEAD CTAE Class and GACTE members highlighted the impact of CTAE Educators on students, families, communities, and our future workforce.

Today, the House passed the Education and Workforce Strategy Act, building on our success in aligning Georgia’s education programs with the ever-evolving needs of the job market.

Every student deserves to have success both in and beyond the classroom, and this legislation will help deliver on that goal!

Another CTAE educator in the top 10 for the Georgia TOTY! Congrats to Miranda!

. Check out the great work of the 2020-2021 GACTE President, Yalanda Bell! Yalanda Bell

Fulton County Schools’ Promise Career Institute, led by Principal Yalanda Bell, is helping high school students gain hands-on experience and real-world skills so they graduate truly career-ready recently featured on WSB-TV Channel 2.

🔗 Dig deeper: https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/black-history-month-fulton-county-school-combines-traditional-high-school-with-hands-on-training/JT5NK2XKIRHEVGTRV77PA3QNPE/

Sonja Lewis does a great job with her Career Technical Instruction Students! Georgia Teacher of the Year glad you got to see her in action!

These talented welding students built this welding cart and will be showcasing their skills at SkillsUSA tomorrow. We are incredibly proud of the hard work and dedication that went into this project. Let’s go! 🧑🏻‍🏭🔥

Student Spotlight:
Jose Albarran 11th Grade, LCCA
Dual Enrollment Program: Welding

Our Fire Services class learned all about the ladders yesterday!🚒