2012 Michigan Career Education Conference

Thank you to all participants who attended the 2012 Michigan Career Education Conference!

2012 Conference Theme:

Date: February 5-7, 2012                        Upcoming Conference Date: February 10-12, 2013
Location: Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center - Detroit, Michigan - View Accommodations Information

To view the available 2012 Breakout Session Powerpoints and Handouts, please visit the 2012 Conference Session Materials section.

To view the contact information for exhibitors at the 2012 conference, please visit the 2012 Exhibitor Directory.

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 Conference Program here.