2026 CACTE CAREERTECH SUMMIT WELCOMES YOU! July 19-23, 2026 PUEBLO CONVENTION CENTER Pueblo, CO
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This session shares how we are building an Adult/Postsecondary CTE pathway that centers both completion and care for the whole learner. Grounded in Adult Education, CTE, care for the whole person, and accompaniment, our approach focuses on meeting students where they are and walking alongside them toward their goals. We’ll share how we connect programs, strengthen advising, and create intentional pathways that support persistence. We’ll also speak honestly about challenges and lessons learned. Participants will explore how equity, relationships, and cross-program collaboration can shape more responsive and effective pathways (ACE) for adult learners.
Prog Dir Special Pops, CCD, Colorado Community College System
A dynamic education + training professional who delivers content energetically + meaningfully. I consider myself a creative - always drawn to art, expression, openness, willingness to grow and be true. A counselor, a creator, a gardener, an artist, a lover of all things ecologically... Read More →
Dir of First Yr Program Experience, Arapahoe Community College
Student services professional with experience leading diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Continually strives to make evidence-based decisions with a student-centered approach.
Junior Reina Toc, PhD, is an educator, and community builder dedicated to advancing equity and belonging in higher education. He has over 17 years of experience in strategic program management, community engagement, advancement, international education, and student success across... Read More →
Practice, Fellowship, and Knowledge = these are my core functions Civil Service, Learning, Including, Growing, Cheering, Creating = these are my core passions
Discover a fun and creative approach to teaching key AI concepts and technologies essential for emerging careers in the robotics and automation industry—including generative AI, multimodal AI, and artificial vision using Dobot Robotics’ educational solutions. This hands-on session showcases the new Dobot E6 Magician series, AI Teaching Kit, Vision Kit, and AI Drawing Kit, which allow students to explore real-world applications like object recognition, automated sorting, and creative AI-generated art projects.
Participants will see practical examples of integrating robotics with generative AI for tasks such as intelligent drawing, vision-guided manipulation, and industry- simulated workflows. Designed for CTE programs, these affordable, classroom-ready tools bridge the gap between theory and practice while aligning with modern manufacturing and automation standards.
Attendees will leave inspired with strategies to spark student excitement, build career-ready skills, and overcome barriers to teaching advanced AI in secondary and postsecondary settings.
Songwei Wang, Ph.D., is a Research and Development Specialist at Dobot Robotics North America. With a background in robotics and AI from the University of Texas at Arlington, he specializes in making industrial robotics, computer vision, and generative AI accessible for education... Read More →
Thursday July 23, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am MDT Meeting Room 2/3Pueblo Convention Center
