Senate Designates February as Career and Technical Education Month

February 6, 2025 – February 26, 2026

The Bottom Line

The Senate is designating February as Career and Technical Education Month to support programs training 12 million students for jobs in technology and infrastructure. These resolutions highlight the importance of trade schools and community colleges while addressing teacher shortages currently affecting 25 states. The Senate has passed these measures to officially recognize the value of workforce training for the 2025 and 2026 school years.

Policies— 5 policys

These bills include sequential resolutions to designate the month for different years and companion versions introduced in both the House and Senate. One specific resolution focuses on supporting the educators who run these programs to address nationwide teacher shortages.

S.Res. 617

Recognition of Career and Technical Education Month

Feb 26

S.Res. 618

Career and Technical Education: Recognizing Teachers and Coordinators

Feb 26

H.Res. 1063

Recognition of Career and Technical Education Month

Feb 12

S.Res. 66

Recognition: Career and Technical Education Month

Feb 6

H.Res. 115

Education: Career and Technical Education Month

Feb 6

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