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A new episode of the Presidential Podcast is now available.📷
View the full episode: https://t.co/Mae521vIFk

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Finishing Trades Institute Upper Midwest welcomed President Dr. Kirk A. Nooks as part of the Presidential Leadership in Motion Tour, where he observed students training firsthand in drywall finishing, glazing, and commercial painting.

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Summit Academy OIC welcomed Dr. Nooks during the Presidential Leadership in Motion Tour. The visit included live demonstrations and hands-on training sessions highlighting how structured, career-focused education is preparing students for real workforce pathways.

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On behalf of the Council on Occupational Education, thank you for joining us for the 2026 Spring Accreditation Institute. As we continue our mission to be “the standard of education that works,” we thank you for the work you do each and every day.

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Dr. Kirk A. Nooks continues the COE Presidential Leadership in Motion Tour with a visit to Pinnacle Tech College in Las Cruces, New Mexico, highlighting the impact of career-focused education in action.

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Dr. Kirk A. Nooks, President and CEO of the Council on Occupational Education, delivered the keynote address at Eastern Virginia Career College’s Spring Commencement in Fredericksburg, Virginia, honoring the graduating classes of 2025 and 2026.

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The President’s Podcast launches with its inaugural episode, offering insight into the Spring Accreditation Institute.

The inaugural episode debuts Friday, March 27th on https://t.co/Y0zdeCnmRx.

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Dr. Kirk A. Nooks served as a panelist at the Washington Briefing Advocacy Day during the Career Education Colleges and Universities (CECU) Conference on March 24, 2026, in Washington, D.C., held at the Kimpton Hotel Monaco.

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President and CEO Dr. Kirk A. Nooks continued the Presidential Leadership in Motion tour with a visit to Delta College of Arts & Technology in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on March 16, 2026.

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Commissioner Vanessa Perez, President of Make Utah in Pleasant Grove, UT, took her oath of office during the Commission’s March meeting on Thursday, March 5, held in Atlanta, Georgia, officially beginning her service as a Commissioner.

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Dr. Nooks continued the Presidential Leadership in Motion Tour with a February 17 visit to Saint Therese Learning Institute in Las Vegas.
Another meaningful stop as the tour continues to spotlight institutions advancing career and technical education. #LeadershipInMotion

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February 13 marked Dr. Nooks’ final South Carolina stop on the Presidential Leadership in Motion Tour at the National Center for Credibility Assessment in Columbia.

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COE leadership represented the agency at the CSPEN Higher Education Policy Meeting in Washington, D.C., and met on Capitol Hill to highlight the impact of member institutions and key workforce priorities.
Read the full story on our website https://t.co/eB3gWkAUks

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The Presidential Leadership in Motion Tour continued its national momentum on February 12 with Dr. Nooks’ visit to Southeastern Health and Wellness Institute in Columbia, marking his first tour stop in South Carolina.

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The Council on Occupational Education re-elects Dr. Gwen Sutton to serve a second term as chair of the COE Commission.
Dr. Sutton, president of the TCAT Memphis, continues to provide strong leadership and a deep commitment to career and technical education.

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The Council on Occupational Education is pleased to welcome Vanessa Machin Perez and Ahmad Dib as newly elected members of the COE Commission.
We look forward to their leadership and service in support of COE’s mission to be the standard of education that works.

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Save the Date: Spring Accreditation Institute April 29-30, 2026.

Registration Opens February 2, 2026.

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COE hosted its inaugural Regional Candidate Academy in Columbus, Ohio, delivering accreditation preparation directly to ODRC institutions with limited travel access. The regional format supported hands-on training and direct engagement with COE staff.

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Have you read the January edition of The Councilor ?

This issue features updates on Policies and Rules, Standards and Conditions, legislative developments, and highlights from the 2025 Annual Meeting in Austin Texas.

🌐 Visit https://t.co/eB3gWkAUks to read the full issue.