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

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David Harrison
  • Director of Economic Development
  • Surry County Virginia
  • Surry County High School
  • Surry County Public Schools
Military Troy Wheeler
Troy Wheeler
  • Captain
  • U. S. Army
  • Thomas Jefferson High School
  • Richmond City Public Schools
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Emily Fray
  • 2nd Lieutenant, Special Projects Supervisor and Reserve Deputy Sheriff Coordinator
  • Fairfax County Sheriff's Office
  • Chantilly Academy
  • Fairfax County Public Schools
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Draike Hutcheson
  • Instrument Electrician
  • Phillip Morris USA 
  • Chesterfield Career and Technical Center
  • Chesterfield County Public Schools