CTE Events

The Career and Technical Education unit hosts two main events throughout the year.

Career and Technical Education Summit

Date: November 19-20, 2024

This conference, aka CTE Works!, brings together Minnesota State colleges, K-12, workforce, business/industry, and community partners to focus on all aspects of career and technical education (CTE). The Summit serves as a platform for learning, sharing best practices, addressing critical issues in CTE, raising awareness, discussing current trends in education, and fostering professional development.

Contact: Yingfah Thao

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Perkins Coordinators Fall Meeting

Date: Spring 2025

Location: TBD

The Minnesota State and Minnesota Department of Education hosts two Perkins Leaders meeting (Fall and Spring). Stop back for more information. 

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Monthly Perkins Webinars

We also host monthly webinars for Perkins Coordinators every 2nd Thursday of the month. These webinars typically start in August and are designed to provide technical assistance and professional development for Perkins Coordinators.

View the Webinar Schedule

To inquire about or submit a request for professional development contact Yingfah Thao, Director of Professional Development for Career and Technical Education, yingfah.thao@minnstate.edu.