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CCS Administrator Named President of North Carolina's

Association for Career and Technical Education

The educator's installation comes during a historic milestone as

NCACTE prepares to celebrate its 100th anniversary.

cation, and ensure every learner has access to high-quality opportu-
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – Cumberland County Schools (CCS)
proudly announces that its coordinator of Career and Technical Edu- nities that prepare them for success."
cation (CTE), Taneka Williams, was officially installed as the 2026– Williams brings extensive leadership experience to the state
2027 President of the North Carolina Association for Career and Tech- presidency having served as the president of the NCACTE Admin-
nical Education (NCACTE) during the organization's annual confer- istrative Division and made history as the first African-American fe-
ence in July. male to serve as president of the North Carolina Career and Tech-
Williams will lead North Carolina's foremost professional asso- nical Education Foundation, an independent nonprofit organization
ciation representing CTE educators, administrators, counselors, that advances CTE through advocacy, leadership development and
postsecondary institutions, business and industry partners, and scholarships for CTE students statewide.
workforce development leaders. And, as NCACTE President, Will-
iams said her vision centers on VOICE—Visibility, Opportunity, In- “Mrs. Williams’ selection to lead NCACTE is a testament to
fluence, Connection and Excellence, with a focus on strengthening her commitment to expanding opportunities for students and strength-
advocacy, expanding member engagement and leadership opportuni- ening Career and Technical Education across our state,” said CCS
ties, building strategic partnerships and ensuring NCACTE remains a Executive Director of Career and Technical Education Chip Lucas.
trusted voice for CTE across North Carolina. “We are proud to see her represent Cumberland County Schools
"As a proud product of Cumberland County Schools, it is espe- on this statewide platform, and we know her leadership will help
cially meaningful to represent both my district and the state of North advance meaningful pathways that prepare students for success in
Carolina in this role," said Williams. "Career and Technical Education college, careers and beyond.”
transforms lives by connecting education with purpose, opportunity,
and workforce success. As NCACTE celebrates 100 years of ser- Williams will serve a one-year term as president, leading the
vice this school year, I look forward to working alongside educators, association through its centennial celebration while working
Taneka Williams, was officially installed as the
business and industry, postsecondary partners, and policymakers to 2026–2027 President of the North Carolina Associa- collaboratively with educators and partners across the state to
strengthen our collective voice, advance Career and Technical Edu- strengthen CTE and prepare North Carolina's future workforce.
tion for Career and Technical Education (NCACTE)

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