The 2018 National conference "Closing the Skills Gap--Partnerships that Work" 

Kenosha, Wisconsin-Doubletree Hotel and Gateway Technical College sites.

ATEA conferences consistently deliver on skill development, technical trends that effect technical education, national and regional experiences that move economies and education forward, sharing of best practice and building professional relationships adding to productivity, team strength and job satisfaction.  

full agenda for your information. ATEA National Conference Program 3.21-23.2018.pdf

2018 ATEA 55th National Conference

This page is registration for Thursday only

 Thursday March 22   

7:00 to 8:00 Breakfast

8:00 am-9:00 am

Presidents Panel: Pathways and Partnerships

Moderated by Dr. Bryan Albrecht

Beth Armseth, Principal, Lakeview Technology Academy; Dr. Bob Meyer, Chancellor UW-Stout; Clark Coco, Dean Washburn Tech, KS; and  Al Bunshaft, SVP Global Initiatives, Dassault Systemes, Americas.

9:00 to 10:00 Bussing to Pathway Sessions at Gateway College Advanced Technology Centers

10:00 to 4:00 PM

There are 5 technical Pathway workshops: Transportation; Mechatronics, Healthcare, IT and Sustainable energy; there is one workshop the "Gateway Pathway"   Conference attendees can select the tour and workshop or a tour that is different than the workshop topic.   Some workshops will award a certificate.

for in depth information, hands on experience and certification. Participants will chose one of 5 for certification.

Pathway 6 is the "Gateway Pathway" --how    Gateway Technical Collage partnered in the process to bring Foxconn to southeastern Wisconsin and how GTC is planning for scaling up for workforce development and recruitment for the skills needed.

bussing from pathway to Snap-on Center and Museum

4:30-6:30 ATEA Reception--sponsored by Snap-on with Keynote by Nick Pinchuck CEO of Snap-on

6:30 Bussing to hotels

HOTELS--ask for ATEA conference rate

Double Tree Hotel--conference hotel and lodging

lodging

Candlewood Suites

Hampton Inn Kenosha