Fall Workshop for CTE School Counselors
October 1 and 2, 2026
Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center, State College, PA
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 1 to Noon on October 2 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 1. The workshop will start at 11:00 a.m. on October 1 and end at Noon on October 2.
Registration
The cost of the workshop is $245.00 for PACTA members and $275.00 for non-members. This includes lunch on October 1, a continental breakfast on October 2, refreshments, and all resource materials. The deadline for registration is September 25, 2026. Register online or complete a PDF registration form.
Accommodations
A block of rooms for workshop participants has been reserved at the Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center for the evenings of September 30 and October 1. The rates are $159.00 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 PACT26B. Make your reservations by August 30, 2026. 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.
Roundtable Discussion Session
Time has been set aside on the agenda for a participant interaction session, better known as a roundtable discussion Session. In order to organize this session, your input as to topics you would like to discuss is needed. Planning will also take place during this session for follow-up regional activities. Please complete the Roundtable Session Input Form and e-mail it to info@pacareertech.org by September 25, 2026.
For further information, contact (717) 761-3381 or info@pacareertech.org.
Workshop participants will be awarded Act 48 credit.
