About Us
The mission of the Illinois New and Related Services Affiliate is to provide leadership for its members to influence the development, delivery and promotion of quality workforce training in a diverse and changing economic, social, and technological world.
Illinois New and Related Services (INRS) is composed of Sub-Groups representing members across various fields working closely with Career and Technical Education.
Each Affiliate sub-group may establish its own constitution, bylaws, and rules of procedure, which shall be in harmony with the INRS and IACTE Constitutions.
INRS Executive Board
President – Michael P. Moriarty, NBCT
President-Elect – Dr. Alexander Brandon
Treasurer – Dr. Michael Kuhn
Recording Secretary – Frank Holthouse
Past-President – Dr. Eric Lasky
INRS Sub-Groups
Instructional Materials – CTE educators who design curriculum and programming.
Policy Makers – CTE leaders including CTE school administration, CTE advocacy, and legislative organizations.
Professional Development – Educators who train CTE and support CTE instructors.
Applied Academics Instructors – Instructors who educate students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics skills in relation to a career pathway.
Research – Government and labor agencies and non-profits
Support Staff – Workforce Preparation Trainers, Apprenticeship, WIOA, School to Work, and other similar projects.
Post-Secondary – Educators who work in CTE fields at colleges and universities.
Work-Based Learning – Professionals working to provide students with authentic learning experiences in business and industry
INRS Professional Development
Enhancing Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs: High School & Post-Secondary Collaboration
“CTE Legislation & Direction”
Presented on September 7, 2023
In this session, we will explore the latest legislation and trends shaping CTE programs in Illinois high schools. Discover how these changes align with post-secondary programs and learn how to effectively support student success.