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Proclamation 9986

Career and Technical Education Month, 2020

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In simple terms

This proclamation designates February 2020 as Career and Technical Education Month, highlighting the importance of career and technical education (CTE) for workforce development. It references prior administration actions including the 2018 Perkins Act reauthorization and the President's National Council for the American Worker, and announces a budget proposal for increased CTE funding.

Federal Register Open PDF 85 FR 6717

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 85 FR 6717

    Federal Register PDF

  3. Career and Technical Education Month begins

Key directives

  • Proclaim February 2020 as Career and Technical Education Month

What to expect

Immediate

  • February 2020 designated as Career and Technical Education Month

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • FY 2021 budget proposal for increased CTE funding
  • 14.5 million training/education opportunities pledged over 5 years by businesses

Risks & tensions

  • Budget proposal is aspirational and requires Congressional approval; no binding funding commitment
  • Pledge to America's Workers is voluntary private-sector commitment, not enforceable policy
Proclamation 9986: Career and Technical Education Month, 2020 · Executive Orders