Name: Preparing Tomorrow's Workforce: CTE Opportunities for Middle & High School
Start: 2026-06-10T10:30:00-0400
End: 2026-06-10T11:30:00-0400

EDUCON is a premier educational showcase and learning opportunity for teachers, principals, and district leaders. Participants will have the opportunity to choose breakout sessions led by school districts from across the Central Kentucky region and beyond. You will not just come away with a good idea or two; you will gain an abundance of great ideas and best practices that you can immediately apply in your classroom, school, or district.

Breakout Session Strands: Your chance to focus on a particular area of interest throughout the conference or explore a broader span!
1. Academics & Instructional Best Practices
2. AI & Technology
3. Systemic School Supports
4. Career Exploration & Future Focused Opportunities

We’re proud to announce our keynote speakers: On Day 1, Jimmy Casas, nationally recognized educator and author of Culturize and Day 2, Horacio Sanchez, renowned expert on resilience and brain-based learning. Both will deliver powerful messages to inspire and equip educators to lead with purpose, compassion, and innovation..

Daily Schedule
7:45 am Registration and Vendor Hall opens
8:30 am Welcome & Keynote Speaker
10:30 am -11:30 am Breakout Sessions
12:00 pm -1:00 pm Lunch break
1:15 pm -2:15 pm Breakout Sessions
2:30 pm -3:30 pm Breakout Sessions

Preparing Tomorrow's Workforce: CTE Opportunities for Middle & High School

Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am EDT

TBA

This session highlights how Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways can be intentionally designed and expanded to support student engagement, career readiness, and postsecondary success across grades 6–12. Participants will explore how early exposure in middle school builds awareness and interest, while high school programs provide industry-aligned coursework, credentials, and hands-on learning experiences.
The session will examine effective practices for:

Aligning CTE pathways across grade bands
Expanding student access and equity
Connecting coursework to real-world careers, workforce needs, and postsecondary options
Leveraging partnerships with local industries, ATCs, and community stakeholders

Attendees will leave with strategies to strengthen CTE programming, improve student outcomes, and ensure learners graduate with the skills, experiences, and credentials needed for success in college, career, or military pathways.

Speakers