ASTS: Association for Skilled and Technical Sciences

ASTS

The Association for Skilled and Technical Sciences (ASTS) is a new organization for all instructors, administrators, teacher educators, industry representatives and others interested in the skilled trades.

ASTS Mission
ASTS empowers educators to be leaders and advocates for skilled and technical sciences education. Our mission is accomplished through a structured program of training, networking, conferences, political action, and recognition activities.

Our Industry Partners

Current News From Around the Country
ACTE: Career Tech Update
News from SkillsUSA

What's New!

ASTS held meetings during the recent ACTE conference in Las Vegas, Nev.
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Looking for Student Assessment Material to Meet Perkins Requirements?
The Oklahoma Department for Career and Technical Education has provided information on Assessments for the requirements under the Carl Perkins Act.
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Learn about our State Affiliated Membership Dues structure.
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Download the minutes from our meetings during the SkillsUSA conference.
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The full House Appropriations Committee voted to approve its Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations bill on July 11, and in the process, agreed to increase Perkins Basic State Grant funding by $25 million over current FY 2007 levels.
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Discuss CTE with other teachers. Networking and more on the ASTS Online Listserv.
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