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Join PLTW—alongside partners committed to expanding access to high-quality STEM and career-connected learning—at events designed to inspire and equip. You’ll gain practical strategies and actionable resources to expand student opportunities and maximize program impact, while connecting with fellow educators and learning from leading industry professionals.
03/12/26
Virtual
Building for the Future: Igniting Middle Schoolers' Interest in Skilled Trades & Future-Ready Skills
Middle school is buzzing with energy, a powerful moment for sparking curiosity, confidence, imagination, and career exploration. With the right experiences, students can step into active, engaging roles, such as plumber, site superintendent, electrician, sustainability planner, architect, HVAC technician, or site coordinator, and start imagining themselves in the world of work long before they make any big decisions.
This webinar explores how hands-on, minds-on learning in the skilled trades can expand access to meaningful CTE experiences in middle school. We’ll look at practical ways to introduce construction, building systems, sustainable design, and other projects tied to real community needs, all while cultivating partnerships with local and regional industry.
You’ll walk away with strategies for:
- Bringing skilled trades concepts into everyday instruction through engaging, design-forward activities
- Helping students explore transferable and technical skills they can use for life, no matter which career they choose
- Connecting students’ strengths with new possibilities through early, empowering conversations about future-ready pathways
Join us for fresh ideas, real examples, and approaches that help students see themselves as capable creators who can build, repair, design, and reimagine the world around them.
Panelists:
- Colleen Cassidy - Associate Principal, Architect at Populous
- Eryca Card – PLTW Teacher, Elkhorn Area Middle School
- Christina Chandler - Community Impact Education Manager at JE Dunn Construction, Former PLTW Gateway Teacher
- Dr. Vanessa Stratton - PLTW SVP of Instructional Development, Facilitator
- Webinar
- 6–8
03/19/26
Townson, Maryland
Commonground Conference
Looking for a CTE program that prepares students with both technical knowledge and career-ready skills? Stop by the PLTW booth to discover how our CTE-aligned pathways help students build industry-relevant skills, earn college credit and certifications, and graduate ready for career success in STEM and beyond.
- Conference
03/19/26
Rio Rancho, New Mexico
PLTW in Action: Rio Rancho High School
Join us for the Rio Rancho PLTW Showcase, highlighting the full 6–12 grade PLTW pathway. This event will feature innovative work from three middle schools and two high schools, demonstrating how students progress through hands-on, STEM-focused learning experiences across the district. Attendees will have the opportunity to see student projects, learn about program implementation, and explore the impact of PLTW pathways on college and career readiness.
- Showcase
- 9–12
03/25/26
Virginia Beach, Virginia
International Technology and Engineering Educators Association
Looking for a CTE program that prepares students with both technical knowledge and career-ready skills? Stop by the PLTW booth to discover how our CTE-aligned pathways help students build industry-relevant skills, earn college credit and certifications, and graduate ready for career success in STEM and beyond.
- Conference
04/07/26
Minneapolis, Minnesota
NCEA
Looking for a CTE program that prepares students with both technical knowledge and career-ready skills? Stop by the PLTW booth to discover how our CTE-aligned pathways help students build industry-relevant skills, earn college credit and certifications, and graduate ready for career success in STEM and beyond.
- Conference
05/14/26
Coon Rapids, Minnesota
PLTW in Action: Coon Rapids High School
Come and join us for an event that will showcase the best of our STEM program. Our showcase is an opportunity for you to see firsthand the incredible work that our students have been doing in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. This is an event that you do not want to miss.
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- Showcase
- 9–12
05/28/26
Norwich, New York
PLTW in Action: Norwich High School
- Showcase
- 6–8
- 9–12
07/14/26
Biloxi, Mississippi
Mississippi Association for Career and Technical Education
Looking for a CTE program that prepares students with both technical knowledge and career-ready skills? Stop by the PLTW booth to discover how our CTE-aligned pathways help students build industry-relevant skills, earn college credit and certifications, and graduate ready for career success in STEM and beyond.
- Conference
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On-Demand Webinars
Explore PLTW’s on-demand webinars to gain insights, inspiration, and practical strategies—on your schedule. Designed for educators, administrators, and school leaders, our recorded sessions highlight best practices, program updates, implementation tips, and real stories from schools bringing PLTW to life. Whether you're launching a new program, strengthening classroom experiences, or expanding access for students, our on-demand library makes it easy to learn, grow, and lead with confidence—anytime, anywhere.
Discover Past PLTW Showcases
See how PLTW is empowering students through STEM and CTE-aligned curriculum.
Browse past showcase events featuring student projects, classroom innovations, and educator insights that demonstrate the power of project-based learning in preparing students for college, careers, and beyond.
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