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Apply for the NextLevel Postsecondary CTE Leaders Fellowship
Applications for the next NextLevel cohort will open on September 15, 2026, with a deadline of midnight on December 15, 2026.
Who Should Apply?
NextLevel is designed for CTE professionals who work with adult learners and/or postsecondary CTE programs and who are developing their leadership or administrative responsibilities. Applicants should have an interest in strengthening CTE programs, addressing the needs of underserved populations, and creating positive change within their institutions.
Who Is the Fellowship Designed For?
Applicants may work in community colleges, technical colleges, universities offering certificate or associate degree programs, career centers or CTE-related organizations with regular contact with postsecondary students.
What Fellows Gain
Fellows gain a year of leadership development, peer learning, mentorship, national connections and opportunities to apply their learning to an institutional challenge or opportunity.
Program Investment
The tuition for accepted applicants is $3,000. The program fee includes program participation and registration for three ACTE national conferences: ACTE’S Postsecondary CTE Summit, National Policy Seminar, and CareerTech VISION. Travel associated with in-person meetings and conferences is the responsibility of each Fellow. Tuition is due by January 20, 2026.
Application Process
Review eligibility and program expectations.
Prepare the required application materials.
Submit the application by the published deadline (Midnight, December 15, 2026)
Selected applicants will receive notification according to the published selection timeline.