Video Contest

2021 Video Contest Logo

Winners Announced!

We’re excited to celebrate the winners of NOCTI’s 2026 Video Contest, “CTE: Fast Track to the Future!”

Students rose to the challenge by capturing what makes CTE a launchpad for success. Their videos showcase how hands-on learning, industry partnerships, and career-focused pathways empower students to move confidently toward bright, exciting futures.

These winning entries highlight what we know to be true: CTE doesn’t just prepare students for jobs—it prepares them for leadership, innovation, and lifelong success. Congratulations to every student who shared their story and showed the world how CTE drives the future forward. Explore the winning videos below!

 

 

First Place

Fast Track to Your Future
Produced/Directed by Lauren Sproles and Ethan Eccker
Arlington Career Center, Virginia
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Second Place

Start Your Future with CTE
Produced/Directed by Gianna Cid
Lone Peak High School, Utah
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Third Place

Beat the Loop
Produced/Directed by Alex Joyce
Southern Indiana Career & Technical Center, Indiana

Honorable Mention

Fast Tracking Your Career
Produced/Directed by Daniel Brinkerhoff
Lone Peak High School, Utah