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Best Practices and Innovations in CTE

October 9 - October 11

The Best Practices and Innovations in CTE Conference, co-hosted by ACTE and the National Council of Local Administrators, is specifically focused on the professional development for administrators of both secondary and postsecondary career and technical education (CTE) programs and institutions. The conference will be held Oct. 9-11 at the Hilton Portland Downtown in Portland, Oregon.

This year’s event is now sold out! Be sure to save the date and join us for the 2025 Best Practices conference, happening Sept. 24-26 at the Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark in St. Louis, Missouri.

Hilton Portland Downtown in Portland, Oregon.

Pack Your Bags for the AI-Driven Landscape of Work and Education
Speaker: Rachael Mann
Wednesday, Oct. 9, 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Location: Hilton Portland Downtown
Cost: $150

In an era where the only constant is change, CTE leaders and key stakeholders are at the forefront of preparing students for a future that is being reshaped by artificial intelligence. As AI continues to transform the landscape of work across all industries, from healthcare to finance and manufacturing to retail, it is imperative for education leaders to guide students through this AI-integrated landscape. The young people in our learning spaces are poised to inherit a realm where AI is not just a tool but a transformative force. This workshop aims to demystify AI, explore its ethical implications, and provide efficiency tools for leaders and educators. Participants will develop an AI roadmap and learn how to equip students for an AI-driven future.

Workshop Highlights:

  • Demystifying AI: Understand the basics of AI and its current applications across various industries
  • Ethical implications of AI: Navigate the moral and ethical considerations of integrating AI into education and the workforce
  • Efficiency tools: Discover tools that can enhance leadership and educational practices in an AI-driven landscape.
  • Developing an AI roadmap: Create a strategic plan to integrate AI into your educational programs and institutions.
  • Equipping CTE instructors and students for the future: Learn strategies to prepare students for careers that may not yet exist or will undergo significant changes due to AI.

Don’t let the future sneak up on you. Join Rachael Mann for a journey through where we’ve been, where we are, and where we are going in the world of AI and education. Discover what to pack for the future and how to unpack these important topics. This interactive session will also provide opportunities for specialized deep dives, illustrating what this paradigm shift means for programs from welding to web design and development.

This hands-on workshop is not a repeat of last year’s session on AI. Whether you’re a new attendee or someone who has participated in past workshops, there’s something new and exciting for everyone. We’ll explore the essence of preparing students for nebulous and unknown futures, emphasizing the importance of adaptability, analytical thinking, creativity, and proficiency in AI and big data.

Pack your bags; the future is here, and it’s time to prepare our students and institutions for an AI-driven future.

For additional information on the upcoming conference, please view the links below.

Schedule At-A-Glance

Breakout Sessions

Round Table Mini Sessions

Details

Start:
October 9
End:
October 11
Website:
https://www.acteonline.org/bestpractices/

Organizer

Association for Career & Technical Education
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Venue

Hilton Portland Downtown in Portland, Oregon.
921 SW 6th Ave
Portland, OR 97204 United States
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Phone
(503) 226-1611