Preparing the Workforce of Tomorrow CTE Conference

Preparing the Workforce of Tomorrow is a high impact regional CTE conference designed for educators, district leaders, and workforce partners who shape career readiness. This collaboration between ESC Region 19 and Workforce Solutions Borderplex addresses how work, skills, and talent pipelines continue to change across industries. The conference theme, The Future of Work and Emerging Technologies, drives purpose and direction. Every session aligns to how emerging technologies reshape job roles, skill expectations, and career pathways. Instruction ties directly to workforce demand, regional labor data, and Texas CTE programs of study. This conference is built on our DNA. Create Design instruction aligned to real careers. Build learning experiences grounded in industry needs, future skills, and workforce expectations. Transcend Advance beyond traditional instruction. Integrate emerging technologies to increase rigor, relevance, and engagement across CTE classrooms and programs. Empower Prepare students for sustained career success. Strengthen durable skills such as adaptability, problem solving, digital fluency, and workforce readiness. Participants engage in strategic mainstage sessions and targeted breakouts led by educators, industry leaders, and workforce experts. Sessions focus on future skills, emerging technologies, workforce alignment, and program design tied to evolving industries. You will leave with clear strategies, practical tools, and decisive next steps to strengthen CTE programs and career pipelines built for the future of work. Join us for this transformative conference where we spotlight one of the most powerful forces reshaping education and industry---Artificial Intelligence (AI). This collaborative effort between ESC Region 19 and Workforce Solutions Borderplex will explore everything from AI fundamentals to its revolutionary impact on teaching and learning, equipping educators with powerful tools to enhance student engagement and success. Our conference theme, "Create, Transcend, & Empower," takes on new meaning in the age of AI, reflecting the ever-evolving landscape of business and industry. This year's focus on emergent technologies will empower students with the skills they need to thrive in an AI-enhanced workforce. Learn from leading AI experts through dynamic mainstage presentations and insightful discussions. Whether you're new to technology or an experienced digital educator, this conference is tailored for CTE professionals, ensuring an inspiring, practical, and forward-thinking experience.