CTE Events
The Career and Technical Education unit hosts two main events throughout the year.
Career and Technical Education Summit
Date: November 12-13, 2025
This conference brings together Minnesota State colleges, K-12, workforce, business/industry, and community partners to focus on all aspects of career and technical education (CTE). The Summit serves as a platform for learning, sharing best practices, addressing critical issues in CTE, raising awareness, discussing current trends in education, and fostering professional development.
Contact: Yingfah Thao
View Summit DetailsPerkins Coordinators Fall and Spring Meetings
The Perkins Leaders gather from across the state for required Fall and Spring meetings. Upcoming meetings and registration information is posted here.
Date: September 30, 2025
Location: North Hennepin Community College, Helling Hall CBT 195
Date: February 26, 2026
Location: TBD
Monthly Perkins Webinars
We also host monthly webinars for Perkins Coordinators every 2nd Thursday of the month. These webinars typically start in August and are designed to provide technical assistance and professional development for Perkins Coordinators.
To inquire about or submit a request for professional development contact Yingfah Thao, Director of Professional Development for Career and Technical Education, yingfah.thao@minnstate.edu.