2026 CACTE CareerTech Summit

Stukent CTE provides access to world-class courseware, simulations, cert prep, and certifications. 
Business Content Areas: Business, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Finance, & Accounting 
Agriculture Content Areas: Intro to Ag, AgBiz, Plant Science, Animal Science, Ag Mechanics, & Floral Design
Hospitality Content Areas: Principles of Hospitality and Tourism Management, &  Culinary Arts 
All CTE: Generative AI, Personal Finance, Career Readiness, & Public Speaking


Courseware (Learn): Standards-based, interactive curriculum with full-year courses. The courses include lessons based on standards, video content from a group of young, diverse professionals, formative & summative assessments, projects, discussions, & exams (auto-graded). The platform also includes a bellringer video resource based on current events and case studies.
Simternships (Simulate): Stukent CTE offers 15+ cutting-edge simulations, called Simternships, which give students hands-on learning, work-based experience, and robust application. 
Cert Prep (Practice): The platform also aligns with third-party Cert Prep offerings from Certiport and iCEV.
Certifications (Certify): Stukent CTE offers 10+ Industry-Recognized Certifications that help teachers certify student understanding. 

Colorado school districts are finding practical, scalable ways to expand high-quality career learning while advancing the Big Three and strengthening partnerships with local employers. This session explores how these efforts are helping districts build a more career-ready student population without overextending staff capacity.


Attendees will learn proven strategies for bridging the gap between classroom and career, including how programs like Teamship immerse students directly in real industry challenges. We'll examine how this work directly supports the Big Three and creates measurable value for districts, students, and employer partners alike.


The session will also feature firsthand insights from Marci Ames of Pueblo 60 on what is working on the ground, along with practical strategies for strengthening work-based learning so it more effectively meets the Big Three. Attendees will leave with actionable approaches for preparing students for internships, apprenticeships, and high-demand careers.

This session will also be featured during the COWBL Work Based Learning Division Day Programming on 7/22 @ 2 pm

Career Connections is Western States Carpenters’ premier pre-apprenticeship program. Our mission is to develop partnerships within the educational community. Our program provides students with the necessary knowledge and skills needed to choose a career in the construction industry.
1. The session will be about the Career Connections program; the training offered to students and opportunities the program offers.
2. This session will benefit administrators and high school CTE staff.
3. Postsecondary CTE Teachers will also benefit to know about the opportunities WSRCC offers after high school.
4. Deliverables will be brochures, PowerPoint Presentation, and the Career Connections program website.