Left to right: Natalie Hancock-Utah ACTE President Thalea Longhurst-State CTE Director, USBE Mindy Bateman- Director Crossroads AHEC LeAnn Curry-Executive Director ACTE Jay Anderson-Utah ACTE President Elect Mindy Bateman’s Career and Technical Education contributions were recently recognized by the prestigious Utah Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) State with the Counseling and Career Development Professional Award. With over two decades of experience in finance and administration at the Utah Health Education Center (UHEC), Mindy transitioned into a hands-on leadership role as Center Director, where her impact truly began. One of her standout initiatives is the Pre-Health Summer Program , which offers high school students a unique blend of classroom learning, field trips to healthcare facilities, and opportunities to interact with industry professionals. Remarkably, 74% of participants have enrolled in health science programs at Salt Lake Community Colle...