Harrington

The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE), Guidance and Career Development Division, announced that Phil Harrington, president, Kuder, Inc., is this year’s recipient of its prestigious Friend of Guidance award. The award was presented at a celebration luncheon held during the Association’s annual conference Dec. 4 in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is given annually, since 2000, to an individual or organization that has been instrumental in the growth and development of guidance and career development.

“We couldn’t have bestowed this award on a more deserving individual,” said Dr. Judy Whitaker, Vice President, Association for Career and Technical Education, Guidance and Career Development Division. “Mr. Harrington has demonstrated visionary leadership in the field of career planning and educational reform. He has helped thousands of students understand and articulate their career dreams, and has made it possible for education policy makers to evaluate and promote their career guidance programs,” added Whitaker. “By presenting this award to Mr. Harrington, ACTE recognizes his tremendous contribution to the field and is deeply appreciative of his efforts.”

“I am deeply honored to receive this award,” said Harrington. “ACTE is passionately dedicated to providing students with innovative, dynamic career and technical education programs that prepare them for a lifetime of success. I’m grateful for their work, and the significant impact it has on America’s youth everyday.”

Kuder, Inc. would also like to congratulate Ann Jordan for being honored by ACTE. Jordan was named Outstanding Career Guidance Professional. This award is presented to a career guidance professional for outstanding work in career guidance and counseling at any level from junior high school to postsecondary and adult. Jordan is the CTPD Career Development Manager for Great Oaks Institute of Technology & Career Development in Cincinnati, Ohio and has been using the Kuder system since 2004.

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