2025 CTE PWR Conference - Session Presenter

November 6–7, 2025 | Glenwood Springs, CO
Optional Preconference Workshops on November 5

Colorado’s leading educators and professionals from ACE, Counseling and Career Development, Work-Based Learning, Division of Youth Services, Justice-Involved Programs, and the Department of Corrections are coming together for the 2025 Career and Technical Education (CTE) Postsecondary Workforce Readiness (PWR) Conference!

This exciting statewide event is all about connection, innovation, and action. Join hundreds of colleagues who share your commitment to preparing all learners—especially Special Populations—for successful futures.

Why Attend?
• Gain practical tools & fresh strategies
• Get inspired by peers and presenters
• Reignite your passion for career-connected learning
• Network with professionals from across Colorado

Optional Preconference | Wednesday, Nov. 5
Choose one in-person workshop for $50 (includes lunch):
• CTE Work-Based Learning Credentialing Training
• CTE in Colorado for School Counselors
(This course also meets CTE endorsement requirements for other content areas.)

Conference Topics Include:
• Career-Connected Learning
• Work-Based Learning
• Graduation Guidelines & Capstones
• SEL & Health/Wellness
• Inclusion, Accessibility, Equity, and Diversity (IAED)
• Professional & Essential Skills
• Classroom Tools & Resources
• Postsecondary Workforce Readiness
• Program Advocacy

Discounts Available!
CACTE members save $100 on registration. Not a member yet? Add the membership to your registration and you will be paying the same as a member AND have discounts to future ACTE/CACTE conferences!

College Credit Available
Adams State University credit will be offered.

Interested in presenting or exhibiting?
🔹 Submit a session proposal by June 15:
🔹 Exhibitor registration now open – $500

Learn more at: https://sites.google.com/view/colorado-ace-board/cte-pwr-conference

Let’s come together to elevate opportunity, equity, and real-world readiness for Colorado’s students. We can’t wait to see you in Glenwood Springs!

Questions? Contact [email protected]

Info: Emily Sherwood will be running the state recognized Workbased Learning Certification workshop for those interested in adding this WBL to their professional license. MAX 40 participants. $44

Info: Join Lauren Jones in learning about CTE in Colorado. This course is required for the CTE Professional Certification. MAX 40 participants. $44

Info: The Career Development Conference is relevant to most. Because students have varying pathways, this is a great venue to adopt practices to support differentiation in the classroom. This conference also offers opportunities to learn how to thoughtfully integrate employability skills into learning.

Info: The Career Development Conference is relevant to most. Because students have varying pathways, this is a great venue to adopt practices to support differentiation in the classroom. This conference also offers opportunities to learn how to thoughtfully integrate employability skills into learning.

Host or Publisher Colorado ACE Board