Associates for Renewal In Education Inc

The National Association of State Directors of Career Technical Education Consortium, located in Washington, D.C., is a professional society of the state and territory agency heads responsible for career technical education. Founded in 1920, NASDCTEc has a membership of more than 200 senior state staff and individuals that work to ensure quality career technical education at the secondary, postsecondary and adult levels. The association is governed by a board of directors comprising 16 members that include one associate member representative and four officers. NASDCTEc hosts two national meetings every year that provide information on legislation, research, and emerging issues important to career technical education. It maintains an active listing service system for state directors, and publishes a monthly electronic newsletter.

Heritage Foundation, founded in 1973 and located in Washington, D.C., is a research and educational organization. It mainly focuses on formulating and promoting conservative public policies. The organization formulates policies based on the principles of free enterprise, limited government, individual freedom, traditional American values, and national defense. Heritage Foundation has specialized staff from a diverse background, including business, government and politics. The organization has various departments, such as the board of trustees, executive offices, special events, and communications and marketing. It also has editorial and media services, press room, publishing services, and development and domestic policies. Heritage Foundation also has accounting, administration, business support services, personnel and government relations department.