FEBRUARY RECOGNIZED AS CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION MONTH IN WYOMING
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Feburary 12, 2026
Cheyenne, Wyo. — February has officially been proclaimed Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month in Wyoming, following a proclamation signing at the Wyoming State Capitol.
Members of Wyoming’s Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs), including the Wyoming FFA State Officer Team, joined students from across the state to be recognized on the floors of both the Wyoming House of Representatives and Senate. The students also met with Governor Mark Gordon as he signed the official proclamation declaring February as CTE Month in Wyoming.
“CTE is the backbone of a strong, well-educated workforce,” proclaimed Gordon. “CTE educators, administrators, and industry partners are working together to prepare students for high-skill, high-wage, high-demand careers,”
The event was co-hosted by the Wyoming Association for Career and Technical Education (WACTE) and the Wyoming Association of Community College Trustees (WACCT).
During their visit, students heard from the Wyoming State Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder, who emphasized the importance of hands-on learning opportunities and the critical role CTE programs play in preparing students for both college and career pathways.
“In Wyoming, we’re no longer just talking about CTE. We’re doing something about it and sending signals across the entire state that this is what matters,” said Degenfelder.
Throughout the day, Wyoming FFA members met with legislators to discuss issues important to education and agriculture in Wyoming. Conversations centered on workforce development, leadership training, and the value of experiential learning programs that equip students with real-world skills.
“Career and Technical Education gives students opportunities to explore their interests, develop technical skills, and build confidence through leadership experiences,” says State FFA Advisor Stacy Broda. “CTE prepares our students for jobs and for meaningful careers that strengthen our communities.”
Wyoming’s CTE programs serve thousands of students annually across diverse fields including agriculture, health sciences, business, skilled trades, and technology. Wyoming FFA, DECA, FCCLA, SkillsUSA and FBLA, and others provide leadership development and competitive events that extend classroom learning beyond school walls. The proclamation of CTE Month highlights the impact these programs have on Wyoming’s workforce pipeline and the state’s economic future.
For more information about Wyoming FFA and Career and Technical Education programs, visit the Wyoming Department of Education.
