Countdown to CTE Month.

CTE Month is only one month away and if you haven't planned your event, there's still time. If you're looking for promotional items, check out the CTE Month Product Guide. All promotional products showcase the CTE Month logo and can be customized with your school name, logo or the name of your specific program. What a great way to celebrate CTE and promote your school! As an added bonus, these items can be used to celebrate student milestones and graduations, recognize teachers who impact the profession, or simply reaffirm your school's commitment to CTE. Visit www.imprintmall.com/careertech to view the catalog and place your order, or call 800-822-1923. Don't delay because you will need to allow time for shipping.

CTE Month will kick off with Annual National Job Shadow Day Friday, February 1. Job shadowing is an academically motivating activity designed to give children a closer look at the world of work, and provides the answer to the commonly asked question, "Why do I have to learn this?" For more information and to read job shadow success stories, visit www. jobshadow.org. CTE Month will conclude with National Entrepreneurship Week, scheduled for February 23-March 1, which celebrates entrepreneurship education and entrepreneurs. Those who wish to participate are encouraged to begin planning with the Consortium for Entrepreneurship Education. Visit www.entre-ed.org for more details.

During February, ACTE hopes you will celebrate the great news, programs and results that CTE is giving the students in your community. For more inspiration and ideas, visit www.acteonline.org/ctemonth to see how other schools have celebrated CTE Month in the past. You can also find promotional ideas, a sample proclamation, and much more to inspire your event. Don't forget to send your CTE Month stories and pictures to Ingrid Thomas at [e-mail].