In this article, the winning essays of the Cliff Weiss Memorial Essay Contest are presented. In the two winning essays, the authors describe how to explain the value of career and technical education (CTE) to a new student. Shi Meicheng, Secondary Winner, states that CTE has provided her with a toolbox for success while Ginnie Bushong, Postsecondary Winner, asserts that CTE is an excellent choice for youth and adults for it provides students with an opportunity to explore a variety of careers and develop a plan of action to obtain their goals.