Career Pathways Conference
The annual SDCOE Career Pathways Conference on Oct. 22 is the premier event for educators, counselors, principals, and school administrators looking to connect students to California's high-wage, high-growth jobs.
Career readiness can be integrated across campuses and curriculum, beginning as early as TK and kindergarten. This conference features learning and growth in high-quality pathway development, future-ready counseling practices, apprenticeships, work-based learning, industry partnerships, and more.
REgistRATION
Join hundreds of your peers on Oct. 22 at the DoubleTree Hotel in San Diego.
Event Details
When: Oct 22, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: DoubleTree Hotel, 7450 Hazard Center Dr, San Diego
What's Included: Breakfast, lunch and parking
Frequently ASked Questions
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Registration
Attendees
- Early bird registration fee (by July 31): $225
- Regular registration fee (after July 31): $275
Presenters
Presenters do not need to complete the general attendee registration form. Note: up to 2 presenters per selected session will receive a $50 discount on registration fees.
- Early bird presenter registration fee (by July 31): $175
- Regular presenter registration fee (after July 31): $225
Session Topics
The Career Pathways Conference will feature learning sessions designed to support teachers, counselors, administrators, and other interested educators. While the full 2026 conference schedule will be released in September, here's a list of topics covered in past conferences:
- Understanding High-Quality CTE
- CTE Pathways Promoting Inclusivity
- Improving Attendance Through CTE
- Leveraging External Partners to Improve K12-CTE Pathways
- Pre-Apprenticeship and Apprenticeships
- Amplifying Student Voice in CTE
- Grant and Pathway Implementation Strategies including CTEIG, K12SWP and Golden State Pathways Program (GSPP)
- Project Management Strategies in CTE
- Communities of Practices
- Early College Credit Models and Strategies
- Industry Sector Deep Dives
- SEL and Classroom Strategies
- Transferable Skills in CTE
- Future Ready Counseling Practices
- New CTE Teacher Support
- Work-based Learning (WBL) and Internships
- Post-Secondary Career Education Best Practices and Alignment
- Middle School Career Exploration
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