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November 11-13
Glenwood Springs, Colorado
Turning Partnerships into Possibilities
Turning Partnerships into Possibilities
Join professionals from across Colorado for the annual emPWR Conference! This premier event brings together dedicated specialists from ACE CTE for All, Counseling and Career Development, Work-Based Learning, the Division of Youth Services, Justice-Involved Personnel, and the Department of Corrections.
Our collective focus is clear: broadening our lens to serve students and engineering sustainable pathways toward Postsecondary Workforce Readiness (PWR) success.
Logistics
Logistics
📍 Glenwood Springs, CO
📅 Main Conference: Thursday–Friday, November 12–13, 2026 (1.5-Day Schedule)
💥 Preconference Site Visits & Sessions: Wednesday, November 11, 2026 (Veterans Day)
Preconference Pathways
Preconference Pathways
Wednesday, November 11
Enhance your credentials with one of our specialized, in-person training workshops or regional site tours. (Note: Sessions run concurrently; please register for only one).
Work-Based Learning Certification: Earn your official CTE WBL Credential.
CTE in Colorado Course: Tailored for School Counselors seeking the CTE Specialist Endorsement (also open for licensure requirements).
Regional Site Tours: Step into active industry settings and local programs to see successful partnerships in action. Preconference Session Fee: $50
What to Expect
What to Expect
Engage in hands-on sessions and expert-led breakouts built around actionable strategies to take straight back to your school or program. Collaborate with a vibrant professional community to recharge your passion and expand your toolkit.
Key Focus Areas:
Career-Connected Learning & Work-Based Learning (WBL)+
Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Health & Wellness
Graduation Guidelines, Capstones & Essential Skill Building
Program Advocacy & PWR Resources
Plus: Immersive networking events, a Student-Based Business Fair, and dynamic keynote presentations. Adams State continuing education credit will be available.
🗓️ Mark your calendars—we will see you in Glenwood Springs this November!
Where Do Your Registration Fees Go?
Where Do Your Registration Fees Go?
Conference registration fees are directly reinvested into Colorado education, supporting:
Educator Resources: Professional development and leadership support for the ACE CTE for All and Counseling and Career Division Boards.
Program Delivery: Ongoing ACE CTE for All instruction and program materials.
Student Leadership: Coordination, facilitation, and resources for the (SC)² (Successful Career Students of Colorado) Student Leadership Conference.
Note: CACTE MEMBERS may apply for the Professional Development Grant to cover costs for conferences. If your school is not able to cover any/all costs, APPLY!
Pricing Structure:
Pricing Structure:
$249 CACTE Member
$349 nonCACTE US Veteran Member
$449 nonCACTE members
$50 optional: WBL Workshop
$50 optional: CTE in Colorado
YOU CAN ADD A CACTE MEMBERSHIP TO YOUR CONFERENCE REGISTRATION!!!
nonMembers - register as a nonMember and add the membership fee for an additional $50. The extra $100 you paid as a nonMember registration will be applied to your CACTE/ACTE membership.
Members - register as a Member and you can add the CACTE/ACTE membership renewal for its cost of $150.
Refunds will be granted, minus any processing fees, for all cancellations received prior to the October 31, 2026. Fifty percent (50%) of the registration fee will be refunded for cancellations after the October 31, 2026. No refunds will be issued after November 4, 2026.
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