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

Transportation, Distribution And Logistics Ryan Towles
Ryan Towles
  • NASCAR Team Mechanic 
  • Joe Gibbs Racing 
  • Burton Center for Arts & Technology 
  • Roanoke County Public Schools 
Health Science Shanita King
Shanita Stokes
  • Registered Nurse
  • Jefferson Surgical Clinic
  • Patrick Henry High School
  • Roanoke City Public Schools
Marketing Jessica Picardi
Jessica Picardi
  • Social Media Director
  • Davis Ad Agency
  • Hickory Hill High School
  • Chesapeake City Public Schools
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Amy Wood
  • Architectural Designer
  • ikon 5 Architects
  • Stafford Senior High School
  • Stafford County Public Schools