ATE Central ATE Central is dedicated to highlighting the work of the NSF Advanced Technological Education (ATE) projects and centers.
These National Science Foundation-funded initiatives, primarily based at two-year colleges, develop and implement ideas to improve the skills of technicians and the educators who teach them. ATE Central helps educators, students, and the general public learn about, and use materials from, the entire depth and breadth of the Advanced Technological Education program.
06/18/2026
NAAIC is now accepting applications for its 2026-2027 mentorship program, intended for institutions looking for guidance on developing and implementing AI associate degree programs for the 2026-2027 academic year. Learn more or apply: https://www.naaic.ai/academia/colleges
06/17/2026
Anatomy Arcade is an interactive collection of engaging multimedia experiences, including videos and games such as jigsaw puzzles, crosswords, and word searches regarding different body systems. https://www.anatomyarcade.com/
06/16/2026
The National Student Clearinghouse has created a new platform, Sentinel 360, that allows for the early detection of potential fraud. https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/news/national-student-clearinghouse-launches-sentinel-360-to-help-institutions-fight-multi-million-dollar-ghost-student-fraud/
06/15/2026
Maintaining a website can be difficult and time-consuming. ATE Central has developed a microsite service specifically designed to assist with issues that may arise when creating and managing your own website: https://atecentral.net/microsites
06/14/2026
This video from the National Cybersecurity Training and Education Center discusses the impact of artificial intelligence on cybersecurity instruction and the workforce. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DCykbjj6HM
06/13/2026
Check out the ATE funded GeoTech Center based in Louisville, Kentucky! This center works to develop geospatial curriculum materials and resources to increase the number of geospatial technicians in the field. https://www.geotechcenter.org/
GeoTech Center The GeoTech Center is a collaborative effort between colleges, universities and industry to expand the geospatial workforce.
06/12/2026
The ATE Impacts 2026-2027 book is now available for order! This book showcases the work of the NSF ’s Advanced Technological Education community and features ATE centers and projects across the seven ATE areas. You can request copies online here: https://ateimpacts.net/bookrequest
06/11/2026
AMTEC is hosting two professional development training programs in Owensboro, Kentucky. Participants can attend June 16-17 or October 6-7, 2026. Learn more here: https://amtecworkforce.org/amtec-institute-for-industry-4-0-innovation-ai3/
06/10/2026
This document provides a step-by-step guide for each phase of a speed networking event, and outlines programs to easily implement and host speed networking events to support student recruitment and retention in their technical education programs. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1R2RWh7J_vsoyN4VQ_zwrdefuRaAMJR4Dw7F2ih8hzuM/edit?tab=t.0 =h.84tb0ayxrs7z
06/09/2026
The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) published an article on a recent report by Apprenticeships for America outlining recommendations to achieve the goal of 1 million apprenticeships in the United States. https://www.ccdaily.com/2026/04/grading-the-growth-of-apprenticeships/