VDOE » Instruction

Governor's Career & Technical Academies

On February 13, 2008 Governor Kaine met with the directors of the proposed Governor's Career and Technical Academies. He spoke with each director to learn more about the individual proposals and explained his vision for the academies. >Play Video

Governor’s Career and Technical Academies in Virginia are programs designed to expand options for the general student population to acquire science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) literacy and other critical skills, knowledge and credentials that will prepare them for high-demand, high-wage and high-skill careers in Virginia. MORE>> information and background

• Proposed Academies
• How to Establish an Academy
• Resources
• Virginia Governor's CTE Exemplary Standards Award Program (administered by the Virginia Career Education Foundation)
• National Governors Association (NGA) STEM Grant 2007

Academy Goals

• To maximize opportunities in preparing students for targeted careers, by breaking down barriers between traditional core academics and career and technical education (CTE); between high school and postsecondary education and training; and between education and the workplace;
• To raise student aspirations and attract more students to postsecondary education in preparation for technical careers; and
• To provide well-trained workers to support the recruitment of new businesses and industries to the commonwealth and to meet the workforce needs of existing business and industry.

For additional information or questions, contact:
Lois Williams, Ed.D.
STEM Coordinator
Virginia Department of Education
804-786-8078
lois.williams@doe.virginia.gov