(Round Rock, TX) – Congressman John Carter (TX-31) today announced the opening of the nomination period for the 3^rd Annual Congressional Achievement Award for Outstanding Career and Technical Education Students in Texas’ 31^st Congressional District. Career and technical education programs allow students to practice important trade skills to prepare them for the workforce or higher education.

“I’m excited to announce that the nomination period for the 3^rd Annual CTE awards is underway,” Congressman Carter said. “Texas’ 31^st Congressional District is rich in career and technical education opportunities for students and I wholeheartedly believe that these programs open doors for students to explore paths they might not usually consider. I can’t wait to hear the stories of the outstanding students that are participating in CTE programs and how it’s influenced their goals.”

Nominations are open for students who currently reside in the 31^st Congressional District of Texas only. The nomination deadline is Friday, March 8^th and the ceremony will be held on Monday, April 8^th (location TBA).

Nomination forms, important dates, rules and regulations, and student forms can be found by visiting Rep. Carter’s website at: https://carter.house.gov/career-technical-education-award/

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