Join us at the Davenport Grand Hotel in Spokane for Washington’s premier professional development event dedicated to Career and Technical Education.
This year’s conference is designed to empower CTE educators, administrators, and stakeholders with the tools, clock hours, and networking opportunities necessary to drive student success across the state.
Building Career-Connected Classrooms: Integrating Washington's Creative Economy into Your Curriculum
Sunday August 2, 2026 10:00am - 4:00pm PDT
Meeting Room # 1
Discover how to bridge education and Washington's thriving creative economy. This immersive 6-hour professional development session takes educators behind-the-scenes of Spokane’s creative industries, including media, film, and entertainment. Participants will gain practical tools and industry insights to enhance career-connected instruction, strengthen pathways to high-demand creative careers, and prepare students for meaningful employment in Washington State's $21B+ creative sector.
Digital Badges for Career Readiness: Validating Skills & Pathways in the Creative Economy Workforce
Monday August 3, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT
Meeting Room # 12
Explore BRIC Digital Badges, industry-vetted credentials that help students communicate verified skills on resumes and professional profiles. Learn how to implement these badges in your program, understand the grading rubrics used by industry recruiters, and guide students through the submission process. Discover how badges across animation, VFX, sound design, production management, and more connect classroom learning to authentic creative economy pathways and career-ready employment.