Video Contest

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CTE: Fast Track to the Future!

NOCTI’s 2026 video contest theme is “CTE: Fast Track to the Future“. Students are invited to showcase how CTE propels learners forward—equipping them with the skills, confidence, and real-world experiences that lead to exciting futures. From cutting-edge classrooms to hands-on learning, show how CTE puts students in the driver’s seat on the road to success.

The contest officially opens September 1, 2025.  Review the application below!

Check out the 2025 winners below!

Contest Details

Eligible videos must be produced during the 2025-26 school year and submitted to NOCTI by January 30, 2026. Winners will be selected and prizes awarded in February 2026.  Check out our 2025 winners below!

  • First Place:  $500.00 and a class pizza party
  • Second Place:  $250.00 and a class pizza party
  • Third Place:  $150.00 and a class pizza party
  • Honorable Mention:  $100.00 and a class pizza party

Download the 2026 Entry Packet

First Place

Bustin’ Myths in CTE
Produced/Directed by Charlie Stephenson and Davis Madden
Franklin County High School, Georgia
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Second Place

The Ignorant Mythbuster
Produced/Directed by Justin Luna and Selah Gutierrez
Tri-Tech Skills Center, Washington
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Third Place

CTE Mythbusters
Produced/Directed by Lisa Mason and Elysa Burns
Indiana County Technology Center, Pennsylvania

Honorable Mention

Misconceptions of CTE
Produced/Directed by Blake Foster and David Brown
Center at Olean, New York