Native American Career Technical Education Program (NACTE)

The Virginia Tribal Education Consortium was awarded a 5-year grant through the Native American Career and Technical Education Program in 2021!

The purpose of VTEC’s Career and Technical Education Program is to increase the number of Native individuals who obtain a postsecondary degree or credential. Whether you are working towards a high school diploma, a bachelor’s degree, certification/licensure in a STEM/CTE field, or completing continuing education credits, the CTE Program has resources to support you! The program assists participants from 6th grade through working adults looking to further their education or change their career objectives by covering specific costs for eligible individuals and providing comprehensive career and academic guidance.

CTE Documents

VTEC Eligibility Form

CTE Checklist

CTE Student Interest Survey

Student Testimonials

Sydney Richard, Master of Science in Physician Assistant

Citizen of the Chickahominy Indian Tribe

"VTEC was transformative in helping me achieve my academic and career goals. Beyond the financial support, VTEC provided me with a sense of validation for my dedication to the PA career. With the support, I was able to focus more on my coursework and clinical experiences without the burden of worrying about tuition costs. And for that, I am thankful."

John Silver, Jr., Life Coach

Citizen of the Nansemond Indian Nation

"I struggled to find my true calling and sought guidance from the Life Purpose Institute. Their assessment revealed my natural talent for helping others grow and recommended I enroll in their Life Coaching Certification program. There, I learned mentoring methodologies, goal-setting tools, and emotional intelligence development. I also participated in VTEC's human resources track with an emphasis on executive coaching. The real-world exposure solidified my coaching abilities and helped me establish my professional coaching consultancy, empowering people to reach their highest potential."

Critter Code Camps

The CTE team has partnered with CodeVA to offer fun and safe coding activity camps for students from early elementary to middle school, bringing a touch of STEM to our Tribal Youth's lives. Our friendly representatives host Critter Code camps at local recognized Tribal community centers multiple times a year, open to all federal and state-recognized Tribal Citizens. This 2-3 hour event provides an enjoyable hands-on experience where young students can craft their favorite critter using basic sewing skills and then upload their design into a child-friendly coding program called Scratch.

For more information about these exciting events, please visit our Events page and Calendar!

If you are interested in learning more about VTEC’s CTE Program, please click below to reach out to our Project Director, Mr. Kerry Canaday.

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Important Update: NACTEP Grant Policy Changes

Effective immediately, the Native American Career and Technical Education Program (NACTE) grant department at VTEC will be implementing new changes regarding enrollment and supplemental assistance.

Open Enrollment: Enrollment for new students will only be available for the Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters.
Continuing Students: Any requests for tuition and supplies from students currently enrolled in our program must follow this same schedule.
Funding Limitations: Due to funding constraints, we are unable to provide full tuition payments or year-round supplies.

We appreciate your understanding as we continue to advance and support our community.

For further details, please contact our staff via email: VTECStaff@vtecinc.org.