Preservation Maryland

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.

Associated Black Charities is one of the premier African American philanthropic organizations in Maryland. The organization conducts its business through grant-making, investments, donor-advised funds and fundraising events. It raises and distributes funds to address critical issues and support area service providers with expertise through training and technical assistance. Associated Black Charities coordinates the community response to critical health issues, including HIV, AIDS and the impact of tobacco usage. Its African American Philanthropy Initiative program promotes, encourages and expands organized philanthropy in the African American community. Associated Black Charities has its headquarters in Baltimore and has branches in Cambridge and Landover, Md.