Advanced Technological Education (ATE)

The Advanced Technological Education (ATE) program supports the education of technicians for the high-technology fields that drive our nation's economy. The program involves partnerships between academic institutions, industry, and economic development agencies to promote improvement in the education of science and engineering technicians. The ATE program supports curriculum development, professional development of college faculty and secondary school teachers, career pathway development for both students and incumbent workers, and other activities including applied research projects that advance the knowledge base related to technician education. Key aspects of the program include: • Partnerships between academic institutions, industry, and economic development agencies • Support for curriculum development, professional development, and career pathway development • Focus on two-year Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) and their faculty • Encouragement of proposals from Minority Serving Institutions and other institutions that support diverse talent • Emphasis on applied research projects that advance the knowledge base related to technician education