US HR1063

House Resolution designating "Career and Technical Education Month" to celebrate CTE programs nationwide, introduced February 12, 2026 with bipartisan support from 32 cosponsors

Approximately 12 million students are enrolled in CTE programs at secondary and postsecondary levels across thousands of high schools, technical centers, career academies, and over 1,000 two-year colleges

By 2031, nearly one-third of all U.S. jobs will require postsecondary education but less than a bachelor's degree; 93% of employers recruiting from CTE programs report benefits to their bottom line

February 23, 2026 marks the 108th anniversary of the Smith-Hughes Vocational Education Act of 1917, the first major federal investment in secondary career and technical education

Resolution encourages educators, counselors, administrators, and parents to promote CTE as a respected educational pathway for students