CTE Lunch-N-Learn: Looking Ahead: ACTE's NEW National Modernized Career Cluster Framework and NC

Описание: ACTE has released a modernized National Career Cluster Framework, and North Carolina is preparing to align with this new vision for career pathways. Join this session designed for school counselors and career development coordinators to get a preview of the updated framework, explore its implications for K–12 career development, and learn how to start preparing now for the 2026–2027 school year rollout.

We’ll break down what’s new in the national framework, how it better reflects today’s workforce and education landscape, and what it means for advising, programming, and student planning in your schools. You'll also hear about upcoming resources and tools supporting North Carolina's transition.

Key Takeaways:
Learn what’s changing and what IS NOT changing in ACTE’s modernized National Career Cluster Framework
Understand how these updates align with evolving workforce and postsecondary trends
Preview how North Carolina plans to integrate the framework by SY 2026–27
Get early insights into new tools and resources coming to support implementation
Discover how you can begin planning and supporting students through this transition

Be ready to explore this updated framework and walk away equipped to lead conversations and planning in your schools with confidence.

SPEAKER
Amy Policastro Schroeder, NCDPI Career Development and Work-based Learning Consultant

AUDIENCE
School Counselors, Career Development Coordinators, and Special Populations Coordinators