The California Industrial & Technology Education Association (CITEA) was founded in 1928 as the California Industrial Arts Association (CIAA), later became the California Industrial Education Association (CIEA). In its current form, CITEA reflects our commitment to both Technology Education and Industrial/Vocational Education. Due to the ongoing crisis in California’s ITE Education System and the need for political engagement to address these issues, CITEA is also a politically active nonprofit organization. The CITEA Foundation carries on the educational, professional development, and networking needs for our membership though-out California. The Mission of the California Industrial and Technology Education Association is to serve all Industrial Technology and Vocational Education communities by providing professional development, legislative analysis, advocacy, and networking.