The Pennsylvania Association of Career and Technical Administrators is proud to announce its annual Workshop for Career and Technical Education School Counselors. The workshop will focus on increasing access for students to career and technical education and assisting them in the transition to careers and postsecondary education. The workshop will be held from 11:00 a.m. on October 10 to Noon on October 11 at the Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center, State College.
NOTE: Although this workshop is designed primarily for CTE School Counselors, it is open to all PACTA members.
Date and Location
The workshop will be held at the Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center, 215 Innovation Boulevard, State College. Registration will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on October 10. The workshop will start at 11:00 a.m. on October 10 and end at Noon on October 11.
Registration
The cost of the workshop is $200.00 per person. This includes lunch on October 10, a continental breakfast on October 11, refreshments, and all resource materials. The deadline for registration is September 29, 2023. To register, simply complete the PDF registration form and return it to the address indicated or you may login and register online.
Accommodations
A block of rooms for workshop participants has been reserved at the Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center for the evenings of October 9 and 10. The rates are $119.00 single occupancy and double occupancy. Individuals are responsible for making reservations for hotel accommodations. Identify yourself as part of the PACTA group when making reservations. The group reservation identification number is FALL23A. Make your reservations by September 9, 2023. Reservations made after that date will be on an as available basis at regular rates. The telephone number for the Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center is (800) 233-7505, email reservations@psu.edu, or make a reservation on-line at https://thepennstaterhotel.psu.edu.
Cracker-Barrel Session
Time has been set aside on the agenda for a participant interaction session, better known as a cracker-barrel session. In order to organize that session, your input as to topics you would like to discuss during the cracker-barrel is needed. Planning will also take place during the cracker-barrel for follow-up regional activities. Please complete the cracker- barrel input form and e-mail it to Lori Bell at lori@pacareertech.org by September 29, 2023.
