Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) announced on Monday that Jennifer Breman, a career and technical education (CTE) program specialist with the district, has been elected to serve on the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) Board of Directors. 

According to an ACPS release, “ACTE is the nation’s largest nonprofit association dedicated to the advancement of career and technical education, representing nearly 30,000 educators, administrators, and workforce development professionals across the country.” 

Breman, who will serve as the board’s vice president-elect of the Counseling and Career Development Division (CCD), was elected by ACTE’s national membership. She will begin a one-year shadow term in July, followed by a three-year term starting in July 2027. 

In her leadership role, Breman “will help guide national initiatives that support career counseling, workforce readiness, and student success,” the release said.  

Breman has worked with ACPS for five years in the CTE district office, supporting middle and high school CTE programs, teachers and students. A former school counselor, she is known for her student-centered approach and commitment to helping students explore career pathways and postsecondary opportunities.  

Throughout her career, Breman has collaborated with students to build job-seeking skills by way of résumé development, mock interviews and soft-skills training. Additionally, she mentors students through the Take Stock in Children program and supports career and technical student organizations (CTSOs) by helping students with competition preparation and serving as a judge at local, state and national events. 

Before joining the CTE district office, Breman taught in the Jobs for Graduates program, where she expanded students’ exposure to careers through field trips, guest speakers and employer engagement.  

“Jennifer’s election to the ACTE Board reflects both her professional expertise and her deep commitment to student success,” said Shannon Ritter, director of CTE for ACPS, in the release. “She is an outstanding representative for Alachua County and for career and technical education in Florida.” 

ACTE’s mission is to advance education that prepares learners for careers in a global economy. Ritter said Breman’s appointment will bring local insight and experience to the national conversation on career counseling and workforce development.