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Ohio Association for Career and Technical Education

Upcoming events and Meetings

    • February 01, 2023
    • March 01, 2024
    • Various Locations throughout the program year.

    Byrl R. Shoemaker CTE Leadership Institute Application

    Application deadline: December 15, 2022


    The Shoemaker Institute begins at the Ohio ACTE Legislative Seminar in February 2023 and ends at the following year's Legislative Seminar, with in-person and virtual meetings throughout the year.    Click here for the tentative schedule, which will give you an idea of the time commitment/meeting requirements.

    For complete program details, visit the Shoemaker Institute Information Web page - click here.  

    Application Process:

    (application is FREE and payment is not due until applicant is accepted into the program - applicants will be notified of acceptance by Dec. 15)

    Potential participants must complete the online application/registration on the left.


    Upon acceptance, applicant is expected to pay the full registration cost of $850 prior to the first meeting.   There is no application fee.


    Participant Costs Include:

    • Membership Dues in Ohio ACTE
    • Registration for the program:  $850 (college credit may be available through partner institutions)
    • Registration to the Legislative Seminar
    • Registration to the Oho ACTE Annual Conference
    • Registration to two Issues Forums (approximately $55 each)
    • Hotel costs, travel expenses for meetings must be paid by registrant. Some meals will be provided, others will be at the participants’ expense.
    • Books, materials – TBD

    No refunds will be given for those who drop out or do not complete the program, with EXCEPTIONS for participants who leave the district/position, in which case the district will be given credit toward a future participant.

    • May 01, 2023
    • June 23, 2023
    • Online

    Career Guide

    Certificate Program*

    CANCELLED

    Register for this Session:

    May 1, 2023 - June 23, 2023

    Program Specifics:

    • Online, 8 week program, consisting of 11 discussion forums, 5 assignments, one final project (60 hours)
    • Several date/location options to attend one (required) face to face meeting, consisting of a CTE program tour
    • Completers will receive a certificate of completion upon fulfillment of all course requirements

    Facilitator/Course Developer:  Megan Reed

    Registration Fees:

    Ohio ACTE Member - $399

    Non-Member - $469

    Registration fees must be paid in full by the start date of the session in order to be enrolled in a section.  Cancellation Policy:  $50 cancellation fee up to 10 days before the session start; no refunds after the start of the session.


    Key Program Intents:

    • A focus on Ohio-specific resources and information
    • Meet current legislation – Career Advising/ Externships
    • Expose participants to businesses and local career-technical programs and  campuses
    • Drive educators to state resources – Ohio Means Jobs & Career Connections
    • Provide a forum for discussion and emphasis on career counseling best practices

    Click here for more program details/information.

    • July 24, 2023
    • July 26, 2023
    • The Hilton Columbus - Easton
    Register


    Be sure to sign in to the web site in the upper right corner to get the right registration fee according to your membership status


    Online registration closes July 20th.





    Ohio Career Technical Education:

    Innovation and Impact Conference

    Click here for more Conference Information including the schedule


    July 24-26


    The Hilton Columbus - Easton


    3900 Chagrin Dr.

    Columbus, OH 43219



    Conference Partners:


    General Event Information, including how to pay with a purchase order




    • July 24, 2023
    • July 26, 2023
    • The Hilton Columbus - Easton
    • 14
    Register

    Priority locations will be given to those business partners who register early


    Exhibit fee includes:

    • One table and two chairs (no pipe and drape)
    • Registration to attend entire conference for two (additional with fee)
    • Recognition in the electronic program/schedule
    • Recognition in conference promotion
    Exhibit Hours/Schedule:

    Monday, July 24, 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM  Booth Hours


    • Table displays/set up allowed 8 am until 12 pm
    • Noon - 5 pm - Exhibit hours

    Tuesday, July 25, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Booth Hours

    • Exhibit Hours 7 am - 5 pm
    • Tear down and remove materials after final session

    Wednesday July 26, 7:00 AM - 11:30 AM Booth Hours-Requires additional fee

    • Optional Exhibit Hours 7 am - 11:30 am (with additional fee)
    • Tear down and remove materials after final session
    • Attend sessions of your choice

      

    Shipping Material to Hilton Easton TBD


    • July 26, 2023
    • 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Hilton Easton Columbus
    Register

    Career Tech Superintendents, Directors and Treasurers Meeting

    This a half day meeting includes topics of interest to career-tech leaders on funding, legislation and other topics.

    FREE for those attending the Innovation & Impact Conference and/or Organizational/School members, but you MUST register.  Meeting includes a special breakfast separate from the main conference events.

    $75 for others

    Agenda coming soon


    • July 31, 2023
    • August 01, 2023
    • Marriott Columbus Northwest

    2023 OATFACS Summer Conference

    Marriott Columbus Northwest

    5605 Blazer Pkwy

    Dublin, OH 43017

    July 31- August 1, 2023

    You’re Invited to the 2023 OATFACS Summer Conference!!

    The OATFACS Conference Planning Committee and Board has worked diligently to bring you a conference full of workshops and sessions that we hope will inspire Family and Consumer Sciences professionals to embrace the theme

     “Knowledge You Can’t TEACH Without!!” 

    Review the plans below and we hope to see you there!

    We have very exciting sessions planned that highlight every area of Family and Consumer Sciences as well as sessions for Education & Training, Hospitality & Tourism, and Extension.

    Register NOW!

    Please note our new registration system.

    We are now using DLG!

    Early Registration, before July 8, 2023:

    OATFACS Member Registration Registration - $350

    Non-Member Registration Registration- $450

    FCS Education Undergraduate Student Registration- $50

    Late Registration, after July 8, 2023: 

    OATFACS Member Registration - $450

    Non-Member Registration - $550

    FCS Education Undergraduate Student Registration- $50


    Pre-Conference Special Event:

    Glass Rooster Cannery Special Event 

    Sunday, July 30, 2023, 6 p.m.

    International Cooking with Herbs

    Each country has its own herb and spice pallet which leads to their unique flavors. This class focuses on turning any meal from flavorless to fabulous while we learn the secrets to international cooking. Dinner included.


    $75 Non-OATFACS, $50 OATFACS Members

    Hotel Information:

    Marriott Columbus Northwest

    5605 Blazer Pkwy

    Dublin, OH 43017

    $135 USD per night

    Reservation Link

    Have questions or concerns?

     Email: OATFACS@ohiofccla.org

    Visit: https://www.oatfacs.org/

    • September 14, 2023
    • 4:00 PM
    • September 15, 2023
    • 1:30 PM
    • Grant Career Center
    • 50
    Register

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    2023 Leadership & Empowerment Meeting

    Draft Agenda

    September 14:

    Networking event at 

    RJ Cinema & Tap Room

    4450 Eastgate South Dr., Suite 100, Cincinnati OH 45245


    September 15:

    Location: Grant Career Center

    718 W Plane St

    Bethel, Ohio, 45106

    https://www.grantcareer.com/


    Suggested Accommodations: 

    Hampton Inn Cincinnati-Eastgate

    858 Eastgate North Drive Cincinnati, Ohio 45245

    Click HERE for a group rate.

    Cancellations must be made 30 days prior to reservation

    Networking event generously sponsored by


    • September 25, 2023
    • November 17, 2023
    • Online
    Register

    Career Guide

    Certificate Program*

    Register for this Session:

    September 25 - November 17

    Program Specifics:

    • Online, 8 week program, consisting of 11 discussion forums, 5 assignments, one final project (60 hours)
    • Several date/location options to attend one (required) face to face meeting, consisting of a CTE program tour
    • Completers will receive a certificate of completion upon fulfillment of all course requirements

    Facilitator/Course Developer:  Megan Reed

    Registration Fees:

    Ohio ACTE Member - $399

    Non-Member - $469

    Registration fees must be paid in full by the start date of the session in order to be enrolled in a section.  Cancellation Policy:  $50 cancellation fee up to 10 days before the session start; no refunds after the start of the session.

    Key Program Intents:

    • A focus on Ohio-specific resources and information
    • Meet current legislation – Career Advising/ Externships
    • Expose participants to businesses and local career-technical programs and  campuses
    • Drive educators to state resources – Ohio Means Jobs & Career Connections
    • Provide a forum for discussion and emphasis on career counseling best practices

    Click here for more program details/information.

    • September 27, 2023
    • September 29, 2023
    • Greene County Career Center
    Register

    Sign into the web page on the upper right to verify your membership status and receive the member registration rate.  Non-members have an opportunity to join Ohio ACTE, which includes the Student Services Division on the registration.

    _________________________________ _____________________________________

    Beth Bronkar, Student Services Division President    BethBronkar@gmail.com   740.973.9460


    • October 11, 2023
    • October 13, 2023
    • Embassy Suites - Columbus - Dublin
    Register

    Note: Sign into the web site, upper right corner to auto-fill your registration information

    2023 OCTA Fall Conference

    October 11-13


    Embassy Suites - Columbus - Dublin

    5100 Upper Metro Place

    Dublin, OH 43017

    Hotel reservations link coming soon


    Agenda coming soon



    Registering more than one person for your school?  To register more than one individual, complete the registration form and select "Invoice Me" instead of "Pay Now". This will create one invoice and registration for one person. To repeat for additional individuals, click on "New Registration" and repeat. You can then pay for them all at once via credit card or send a check.

    If you have any questions, please send an email to Carrie Scheiderer at scheiderer.46@mail.cotc.edu.

    Registration questions (including how to pay with a purchase order) - click HERE

    • April 11, 2024
    • April 12, 2024
    • Embassy Suites, Dublin

    SAVE THE DATE!




    2024 PACE/OTDN SPRING CONFERENCE 

    April 11-12

    Embassy Suites Dublin, 5100 Upper Metro Place, Dublin


    Embassy Suite Room Booking: Call 614-790-9000 to reserve a room. Reference the OACTE PACE/OTDN Spring Conference to receive the special rate.


    Registration questions (including how to pay with a purchase order) - click HERE

Ohio Association for Career and Technical Education

38 Commerce Park Dr. Suite D, Westerville, Ohio
(614) 890-ACTE (2283)
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