Special Announcements

VDOE Career Success Stars

July 9, 2026
The Office of Career and Technical Education celebrates former CTE students in their 20s and 30s recognizing them as the Commonwealth’s brightest Career Success Stars.

Nominations for 2026-2027 CTE Curriculum Review Committees

July 8, 2026
The Virginia Department of Education's Office of Career and Technical Education is accepting nominations for the 2026-2027 CTE curriculum review committees.

2026-2027 Course Revision Announcement

July 2, 2026
New and revised CTE courses are now published for the 2026-2027 school year.

Success Stories

Law, Public Safety, Corrections And Security Maria Pineda
Maria Pineda
  • Telecommunicator 1
  • Prince William County Public Safety Communications Center
  • Osbourn High School
  • Manassas City Public Schools
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Dr. Yvette Lowery
  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Memorial Hospital Emergency Room
  • Virginia Beach Technical & Career Education Center
  • Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Business Management And Administration Amanda Zirkle
Amanda Zirkle
  • Human Resources Analyst
  • Powhatan County Local Government
  • Cumberland High School 
  • Cumberland County Public Schools
Education And Training BRIANA SMITH
Briana Smith
  • Teacher
  • Pocahontas Middle School
  • Advanced Career Education Center at Highland Springs
  • Henrico County Public Schools