Breakout Sessions

Round table 1

Using NextGen Personal Finance for your class - Kim Harris

I've been using NextGen for 5 years now.  They do teacher trainings and provide curriculum in a number of different topics all for free. Great ready to use lessons 

Roundtable 2

MSU College of Business & HSB: What can we do for your students? - Pamela Packer 

Roundtable 3

Junior Achievement - Essential Skills for Work - Christy Biedron

JA Essential Skills for Work is an engaging and comprehensive learning experience that introduces high school students to the workplace. After participating in realistic work experiences with a fictitious company, they are eligible to earn the JA Essential Work Skills Credential, which can be shared with employers or colleges. JA programs are offered at no cost to schools. Learn more at the JA roundtable! 

Roundtable 4

Entrepreneur:  someone who jumps off a cliff and builds a plane on the way down - Jennifer Newhouse

Engaging session where an entrepreneur will share real-world insights on how entrepreneurial thinking can enrich educational practices. Learn about the challenges entrepreneurs face and how these problem-solving skills can be applied in the classroom. Discover innovative teaching methods and how to foster an entrepreneurial mindset in students, encouraging critical thinking and risk-taking. The session will conclude with an interactive Q&A, providing participants the opportunity to explore ways to integrate these strategies into their own teaching practices.

Roundtable 5

DECA DECA DECA - Brad Peer 

Learn about competitive event updates/topics, upcoming events and deadlines, and useful resources from DECA. Feel free to come with any questions about the upcoming DECA year!

Roundtable 6

CTE for All best practices in WBL and Business - Alexa Green

This 15-minute roundtable will highlight the importance of ensuring all student populations have equitable access to Career and Technical Education (CTE) within work-based learning and business programs. The discussion will focus on inclusive strategies that support diverse learners, including those from underserved and underrepresented groups. Participants will share insights on removing barriers and creating pathways that empower every student to succeed in CTE and career readiness initiatives.

Roundtable 7

High Quality Programs - Program Approval & More - Jennifer Cormier (2 sessions)

Whether you it’s your first time doing a program approval or your 20th program renewal, join this roundtable to learn about updates for the year, available resources, deadlines, best practices, and templates for. Come with any questions you may have and leave feeling confident to submit your program approval or renewal. 

Learner Voice Recruitment Toolkit - Jennifer Cormier (1 session)

Boost recruitment and enrollment with student-driven strategies and free, ready-to-use recruitment tools you can take back to your program.

Roundtable 8

FBLA FBLA FBLA - Molly Davis

Learn about competitive event updates/topics, upcoming events and deadlines, and useful resources from FBLA. Feel free to come with any questions about the upcoming FBLA year!

Roundtable 9

New Teachers - Aly Johnson

At this New Teacher Table Aly will be sharing tips & tricks on how to make it through the year, along with provide resources that can be used immediately in the classroom. 

Roundtable 10

Playbook to Paychecks: The Money Bowl (Mini-Session)

Join us for a quick round of financial literacy trivia and see how fun, real-world activities connect directly to Colorado’s financial literacy standards. In just a few minutes, you’ll experience the same type of interactive programs we facilitate in schools — from budgeting and credit to taxes and investments — and learn how you can bring these free opportunities to your students.