Ohio ACTE

Name

Ohio ACTE

Legal name

Ohio Association for Career and Technical Education

Website

https://ohioacte.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association Services for Career and Technical Education

NAICS

Professional Organizations (813920), Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Career & Technical Education (CTE) Standards Authorities (EDADAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Mentoring, Induction & Probationary Teaching Oversight Authorities (EDADAJAK)

Keywords

• Career technical education
• Professional development
• Educational advocacy
• Membership association
• Educator networking

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbus

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues from educators, administrators, institutions, and business partners. The membership year begins each year on September 15. Multiple membership categories exist including Professional, Retired, Supporter, Student, Educational Institution, and Business/Corporate tiers.
2. Conference Registration: Revenue from the annual All Ohio Conference. 2026 conference registration is $415 for members and $490 for non-members. Attendees can earn up to 21 contact hours and CEU certificates.
3. Sustaining Partner Sponsorships: Annual sustaining partner program with multiple tiers (Strategic, Diplomat, Advocate Plus, Advocate, Ally) providing sponsorship revenue. Partners include Buckeye Educational Systems, Paxton Patterson, iCEV, EF Tours, Garmann Miller, HopSkipDrive, McGraw Hill, and Ohio STEM Learning Network.
4. Ohio ACTE Outfitter Merchandise: Branded merchandise store selling CTE-related apparel and products. Available at getspirit.com/collections/ohio-acte for divisions and general merchandise.
5. Scholarship Donations: Accepts donations to the Ohio ACTE Grants & Scholarship Fund, including the Darrell Parks Student Scholarship and Workforce Award ($1,000 awards) and Christine Gardner Memorial Grant.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Ohio ACTE is the sole statewide professional membership organization for career-technical and adult educators in Ohio, serving over 6,500 members across 91 Career-Technical Planning Districts. It delivers professional development through the Shoemaker Institute (Leadership Fellowship, New Teacher PD, New Administrator PD), hosts the annual All Ohio Conference, administers awards and scholarships, and advocates for CTE at the state and federal levels.

Product overview

Ohio ACTE (Ohio Association for Career and Technical Education) is a professional membership organization serving as the sole statewide representative for career-technical and adult education. The organization offers a portfolio of professional development programs including the Shoemaker Institute (with Leadership Fellowship, New Teacher PD, and New Administrator PD), annual conferences (All Ohio Conference 2026), and the Career-Tech Excellence Awards program. Financial support programs include the Darrell Parks Student Scholarship & Workforce Award and Christine Gardner Memorial Grant. Additional offerings include advocacy services, specialized division membership (14 divisions covering areas like CTE Professionals, WBL, OCTA, OATFACS, and OBMEA), a Resource Library, and job board services. The organization connects over 6,500 members serving more than 136,000 students across Ohio's CTE system.

Differentiator

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Products and services

• Shoemaker Institute A professional development institute offering three pillars: a cohort-based Leadership Fellowship for CTE leaders, foundational New Teacher Professional Development for career-technical educators entering from industry, and New Administrator Professional Development supporting the first few years of CTE leadership.
• All Ohio Conference 2026 The only statewide CTE conference in Ohio, featuring breakout sessions, networking opportunities, 30+ exhibitors, keynote speakers, and CEU opportunities. Three-day event held annually in Columbus.
• Ohio ACTE Membership Annual professional membership for career-technical and adult educators serving over 6,500 members across Ohio's 91 Career-Technical Planning Districts and 136,000+ students.
• Career-Tech Excellence Awards Annual recognition program honoring CTE professionals across 11 award categories including Teacher of the Year, Administrator of the Year, Carl Perkins Community Service Award, and Lifetime Achievement Award.
• Darrell Parks Student Scholarship and Workforce Award Annual scholarship of $1,000 (up to two awarded) supporting career-technical graduates set to graduate in 2026 in their educational or employment pursuits.
• Christine Gardner Memorial Grant One-time grants awarded to qualified federal tax-exempt entities dedicated to improving career-technical education outcomes through innovative teaching methods.
• Advocacy Services State and federal policy advocacy representing career-technical education through interactions with the Ohio legislature, Governor's office, state departments, and national members of Congress.
• Resource Library Online hub for educators with downloadable resources, forms for CTE Excellence awards nominations, Shoemaker Institute applications, event onboarding forms, and scholarship applications.
• Ohio ACTE Divisions Fourteen specialized divisions offering targeted professional development and networking in distinct CTE focus areas including Academics & Instruction, Agricultural Education, CTE Professionals, Family & Consumer Sciences, Marketing Education, Career Technical Administrators, Post-Secondary Adult CTE, Public Relations, Satellite Administrators, Special Education, Student Services, and Work-Based Learning.
• U.S. Presidential Scholars in Career and Technical Education Nomination program in partnership with the U.S. Department of Education and Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, recognizing graduating high school seniors who demonstrate excellence in academic achievement, technical competence, leadership, service, and creativity in CTE.
• Ohio ACTE Job Board Online job board connecting CTE students, educators, and job seekers with career opportunities across Ohio, accessible through the Ohio ACTE website.
• Sustaining Partner Program Annual corporate sponsorship program with five tiers (Strategic, Diplomat, Advocate Plus, Advocate, Ally) connecting businesses and industry partners with Ohio's CTE community.

Quantifiable outcome

• 94% of CTE students employed, continuing education, or in military service within 6 months of graduation
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers36 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, moderate and minor.

• Buckeye Educational SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading provider of advanced technical training and educational solutions in the Midwest. Specializes in innovative, hands-on learning systems equipping students with essential workforce skills. Brings cutting-edge technologies from global leaders like Amatrol, FANUC, and Desktop Metal into classrooms. Offers expert consulting, installation, and training to help schools leverage technology investments. Serves as Strategic Sustaining Partner for Ohio ACTE.
• Paxton PattersoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation company designing hands-on career exploration programs and instructional resources for middle and high school students. Solutions combine curriculum, technology, and lab-based learning for career pathways including engineering, health science, skilled trades, and information technology. Serves as Strategic Sustaining Partner for Ohio ACTE.
• iCEVcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading provider of CTE curriculum, certification preparation, and digital learning resources for middle school, high school, and postsecondary programs. Offers standards-aligned content across career pathways including agriculture, business, health science, family and consumer sciences, and trade and industrial education. Serves as Diplomat Sustaining Partner for Ohio ACTE.
• EF ToursmoderateGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides immersive educational travel experiences helping students expand global perspectives and engage in real-world learning beyond the classroom. Connects education with hands-on exploration, inspiring curiosity, cultural understanding, and personal growth. Serves as Advocate Plus Sustaining Partner for Ohio ACTE.
• Garmann MillermoderateGTM or Marketing PartnerFull-service facility design and planning firm founded in Minster, Ohio, with offices across Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Delaware. Provides comprehensive planning, renovation, and new construction services, specializing in educational and community-focused projects. Ranked among Building Design + Construction's top 50 K-12 firms nationally. Serves as Advocate Sustaining Partner for Ohio ACTE.
• HopSkipDriveminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTransportation platform connecting families and school districts with vetted, experienced drivers for safe and reliable student rides. Focuses on supplemental student transportation, helping children get to school, activities, and appointments when traditional options are unavailable. Prioritizes safety through rigorous driver screening and real-time ride tracking. Serves as Ally Sustaining Partner for Ohio ACTE.
• McGraw HillmoderateGTM or Marketing PartnerDedicated to supporting educators and learners through innovative instructional resources, technology, and professional learning. Delivers high-quality curriculum solutions that empower educators and strengthen learning outcomes across subjects and career pathways. Serves as Ally Sustaining Partner for Ohio ACTE.
• Ohio STEM Learning NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvancing STEM education across Ohio by connecting schools, educators, industry partners, and communities to innovative learning opportunities. Through statewide collaboration, professional learning, and strategic partnerships, OSLN supports development of future-ready learners equipped for high-demand careers. Serves as Diplomat Sustaining Partner for Ohio ACTE.
• Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (ODEW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency collaborating with Ohio ACTE on CTE policy, industry-recognized credential redesign, and programs including U.S. Presidential Scholars nominations. Ohio ACTE works closely with ODEW Career-Technical Education staff.
• National Association for Career and Technical EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization supporting state ACTE affiliates. Ohio ACTE leaders and members engage with national CTE policy and programs. The annual National Association for Career and Technical Education Conference spans fourteen states.
• Ohio Means JobsmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerState workforce development resource that Ohio ACTE collaborates with on behalf of career-technical and adult education. Part of Ohio's workforce ecosystem.
• Ohio Office of Workforce TransformationmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerState office that Ohio ACTE works with on workforce policy and CTE advocacy efforts at the state level.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SkillsUSA: National nonprofit serving middle, high school, and college students in CTE pathways. Directly comparable as a CTE-focused membership/advocacy organization, though SkillsUSA emphasizes student members whereas Ohio ACTE emphasizes educator members.
• Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE): National parent professional association for CTE educators. Ohio ACTE is an Ohio state affiliate of ACTE; both serve the same educator persona with advocacy, professional development, awards, and an annual conference (the national ACTE conference spans 14 states).
• Texas Career and Technical Education Association (CTAT): Texas state CTE professional association, structurally similar to Ohio ACTE with membership, annual conference, advocacy, and division structure serving Texas CTE educators.
• Pennsylvania Association for Career and Technical Education (PA ACTE): Direct state affiliate of ACTE in Pennsylvania with very similar structure: professional membership, divisions, annual conference, advocacy, and awards for CTE educators. Most structurally analogous peer to Ohio ACTE.

Broad incumbents

• Ohio Education Association (OEA): Ohio's largest statewide teachers' union and professional association covering all K-12 educators. Comparable as a state-level Ohio education membership body that provides PD, advocacy, and member services, but operates much more broadly than Ohio ACTE's CTE-only focus.

Emerging players

• National Career Development Association (NCDA): National professional association for career development professionals, including school counselors — a secondary persona Ohio ACTE also serves through its Counseling & Career Development Professional Award. Comparable at the career-counseling intersection of the CTE ecosystem.
• National Technical Honor Society (NTHS): Honor society recognizing CTE student achievement. Adjacent peer operating in the same CTE recognition ecosystem; Ohio ACTE also coordinates the U.S. Presidential Scholars in CTE nominations.

Others

• National Association of State Directors of Career Technical Education Consortium (NASDCTEc): National membership organization of state CTE directors that shapes federal CTE policy and research. Comparable as a CTE ecosystem peer at the state-policy layer; Ohio ACTE works alongside NASDCTEc on advocacy but does not directly compete for the same membership base.
• Association for Career and Technical Education Research (ACTER): Research arm of ACTE providing CTE research and policy analysis. Comparable as a CTE ecosystem enabler rather than direct competitor, complementing Ohio ACTE's advocacy work with data and research outputs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Subsidiaries15 records

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