Career and Technical Education Advocacy Grant Program Act

HR 7386, the Career and Technical Education Advocacy Grant Program Act, creates a federal grant program to fund advocacy and awareness efforts by career and technical education (CTE) schools. It authorizes $1 million annually (2025-2030) for competitive grants to public or private CTE programs to run campaigns highlighting program benefits, share student success stories, and build community partnerships with businesses and local organizations. Eligible schools must submit applications detailing their initiatives and report annually on outcomes. The bill directly affects CTE schools seeking to increase public understanding of their programs’ value in preparing students for careers.