ACTE Postsecondary CTE Summit 2026

Curriculum with integrated Industry-Recognized Credentials is one of the most effective ways for administrators to validate student skills and drive economic mobility. Stackable credentials for students only add value to CTE programs when employers recognize those credentials. This presentation will outline a Career and Technical Education Educator development program that integrates Industry-Recognized Credentials (IRCs) through an effective and efficient stackable-pathway initiative for mentorship and policy planning to build administrator and employer trust in order to maintain up-to-date industry-aligned curricula for student success.