Professional Network
Memberships
NOCTI is a proud member of these organizations and is actively working alongside them to improve career and technical education across the country.
- Advance CTE
- American Society of Association Executives (ASAE)
- Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE)
- Association of Test Publishers (ATP)
- Credential Engine
- International Certification Accreditation Council (ICAC)
- National Coalition of Advanced Technology Centers (NCATC)
- National College Testing Association (NCTA)
- National College Credit Recommendation Service (NCCRS)
Subject Matter Experts
Are you ready to make an impact? Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) are the driving force behind the creation and revision of cutting-edge credentials! SMEs bring their wealth of experience—whether as industry professionals or educators (secondary or postsecondary)—with at least three years of technical expertise in the field. Guided by a skilled NOCTI facilitator, SME teams dive into evaluating standards and content, ensuring credentials reflect the high-level competencies needed to excel in today’s industries. Be part of shaping the future workforce and showcase your expertise!
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Area Test Centers
Area Test Centers (ATCs) are established by State Departments of Education for the purpose of testing career and technical education teachers and teacher candidates and are located throughout the United States.
Awards
Carl J. Schaefer Memorial Award
Dr. Carl J. Schaefer was a lifelong champion in career and technical education (CTE). He gained national recognition as a CTE educator and author and was one of NOCTI’s founding fathers. To honor Dr. Schaefer, NOCTI is proud to sponsor the “Carl J. Schaefer Memorial Award” as a tribute to Dr. Schaefer’s memory and to recognize an outstanding CTE teacher or CTE teacher candidate.
2024 Recipients
C. Thomas Olivo Outstanding Service Award
This prestigious award, named after one of the founders of NOCTI, was established in 1980. The purpose of the award is to recognize test coordinators, administrators, state/national policymakers, or CTE association leaders for their work in advocating an equitable assessment system which uses technical assessment data to improve instruction. Each year nominations are accepted from the CTE community and are reviewed by a committee representing NOCTI staff, the Board of Trustees, and the Consortium of States. The Olivo Award recipient is typically announced at the NOCTI Reception held in conjunction with the Annual ACTE Convention.
2024 Recipient
Dr. John C. Foster Excellence Award
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Dr. John C. Foster Excellence Award, a new opportunity to recognize and celebrate exceptional students in Career and Technical Education (CTE). This award honors the legacy of Dr. John C. Foster, a lifelong champion of CTE and former President/CEO of NOCTI/Nocti Business Solutions, who dedicated his career to supporting its mission and advancing its impact on students, communities, and industries.
