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Best Practices for CTE Administrators Conference 2026
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Tuesday, October 6
 

7:30am PDT

Cherry Creek Innovation Campus Tour (Additional Fee Required)
Tuesday October 6, 2026 7:30am - 11:45am PDT
Experience how the Cherry Creek Innovation Campus (CCIC) is redefining high school education through industry-aligned, career-connected learning. This guided tour offers an inside look at a state-of-the-art facility designed to immerse students in real-world professional environments. Attendees will see how CCIC blends rigorous academics with hands-on technical training, strong industry partnerships, and authentic workforce experiences. Participants will explore cutting-edge labs and collaborative learning spaces where students are preparing for high-demand careers in fields such as:
 
• Aerospace (automation/robotics, advanced electronics and manufacturing)
• Business services (entrepreneurship and project management)   
• Construction trades (construction, HVAC and welding)
• Creative arts (film and motion design)
• Health & wellness (behavioral health, CNA, EMT, OT/PT, pharmacy and veterinary)
• Hospitality (culinary and resort/event management)
• IT (cybersecurity and AI)
• Transportation (auto and aviation)
The tour highlights CCIC’s commitment to workforce-based learning, industry credentials, postsecondary alignment and partnerships that connect students directly to career pathways. This experience is ideal for education leaders, workforce development partners, and organizations interested in innovative CTE models that align education with industry needs. 

Credentials / Dress Code
• Government-issued ID required for adult attendees/visitor tag will be provided
• Business or business-casual attire recommended & comfortable shoes
Agenda
7:30 a.m: Attendees board bus at hotel
7:50-9:00 a.m.: Bus departs hotel and heads to school
9:00-9:15 a.m.: Welcome & campus overview
9:15-10:15 a.m.: Pathways tour: Guests will visit several active program areas and speak with students from varied pathways. 
10:15-10:30 a.m.: Q&A & closing
10:35 a.m.: Attendees board bus 
11:45 a.m.: Bus returns to hotel
Tuesday October 6, 2026 7:30am - 11:45am PDT

9:45am PDT

Emily Griffith Campus Tour (Additional Fee Required)
Tuesday October 6, 2026 9:45am - 12:45pm PDT
Emily Griffith Technical College is the adult and postsecondary arm of the Denver Public School District and is one of three Area Technical Colleges part of the Colorado Community College System. The college offers pre-apprenticeship, CTE, registered apprenticeship, adult high school diploma, and English language programs to over 10,000 students annually. In 2026, Emily Griffith will confer the first AAS Electrician degrees to registered apprentices, providing college credit for general education, related instruction and on-the-job training experiences. As the largest and only public school district in Colorado to offer Associate Degrees, our panel of experts will share how we're continuing the 110-year legacy of our namesake founder and pushing systems to be more robust and inclusive for all who wish to learn. 

Agenda
9:45 a.m.: Attendees board bus
10:00-10:20 a.m.: Bus departs hotel and heads to school
10:30-11:00 a.m.: Group meets in lobby and begins site visit featuring student-run businesses and programs
11:00 a.m.-12:20 p.m.:
  • Light refreshments provided by Culinary Arts students
  • Panel presentation featuring team leaders discussing current innovations and system-level changes in the field
  • Roundtable discussion open to all attendees
  • Opportunity to hear directly from practitioners about initiatives underway at their organizations
  • Peer-to-peer knowledge sharing focused on strategies that can be applied across member organizations
12:25 p.m.: Attendees board bus
12:35-12:45 p.m.: Bus departs school & returns to hotel
Tuesday October 6, 2026 9:45am - 12:45pm PDT
 
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