CTE Events
The Career and Technical Education unit hosts two main events throughout the year.
Career and Technical Education Summit
Date: November 2025
This conference 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
View Summit DetailsPerkins Coordinators Spring Meeting
Date: February 25 2025
Location: Anoka Ramsey Community College, 11200 Mississippi Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433-3470
Time: 8 am to 4 pm
The Minnesota State and Minnesota Department of Education Perkins Leaders meeting Spring 2025 is Application Academy!
Registration link coming soon!
Hotels Nearby:
- AmericInn, by Wyndam 3430 Northdale Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55448• (763) 323-0010.
- Wingate by Wyndam, 3420 Northdale Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55448763) 260-1671.
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.
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.