2012 Michigan Career Education Conference

2012 Conference Theme:

Date: February 5 - February 7, 2012
Location: Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center - Detroit, Michigan - View Accommodations Information

Conference Goals

• Discover the critical connection between rigor, relevance, and relationships that lead to strong career and technical education programs.
• Provide conference participants with an opportunity to learn new and innovative strategies to improve studentoutcomes for college and careers.
• Learn from the experience of other education, business, and community partners who have developed successful partnerships in their schools and communities.
• Access resources, products, and services to assist with achieving positive outcomes for students.

Who should attend?
Academic Educators, Administrators, Business/Community Partners, Career Development /Counselors, Career and Technical Educators, Special Populations Professionals, Secondary, and Postsecondary Educators

Topics Covered:
Academic Integration, Apprenticeships, Articulation Agreements and Tech Prep, Career Awareness and Assessment, Career Clusters/Career Pathways, Career Development Strategies, Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs, Community College Partnerships, CTE Technical Skills Assessment, Curriculum Development, Developing Alternative Energy and Green Jobs, Dual Enrollment/Early and Middle College Programs, Educational Development Plans (EDPs)/Portfolios, High School Redesign, Labor Market Trends and Emerging Occupations, Multiculturalism and Diversity Appreciation, High School Requirements, Programs of Study, Secondary/Postsecondary Career Cluster Alignment, Skills and/or Learning Assessments, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Manufacturing)

Download the Conference Brochure here.

View the tentative Breakout Session Schedule here.