The Ohio Association for Career and Technical Education believes that the maintenance and preservation of a free society characterized by changing social, economic, and technological advances is dependent upon the nature and quality of education afforded its youth and adult citizens. In order to further develop and preserve respect for Career/Technical education as an essential part of public education and specifically:

• The process of developing employability in a career including the career of balancing work and family
• For upgrading and improving the Career/Technical skills of experienced workers and for the retraining necessary for the development of competencies in new or different careers and to develop respect for work, and the free enterprise system,

the Ohio Association for Career and Technical Education affirms that Career/Technical educators are committed to the creation and operation of Career/Technical programs which provide equal opportunities for all youth and adults. We also recognize the need for collaboration with other professional and supportive organizations.