July 9-10
Welcome to the center of innovation and collaboration for Utah's Charter School Career and Technical Education (CTE) Consortium! Here, educators, administrators, and industry professionals unite to foster strong Communities of Practice, driving forward the advancement of CTE programs statewide. Explore, engage, and elevate your CTE initiatives with us as we pave the way for student success and workforce readiness in Utah.
A Community of Practice (CoP) is a group of people who share a common interest, passion, or profession and come together to learn from one another, solve problems, and deepen their understanding of a particular subject or skill. Within a CoP, members engage in ongoing communication, collaboration, and knowledge sharing, drawing upon their collective expertise and experiences to advance their individual and collective goals. CoPs can exist within organizations, across industries, or even online, serving as invaluable forums for learning, networking, and professional development.
Career and Technical Education (CTE) Administrators play a crucial role in overseeing and enhancing CTE programs by ensuring they meet industry standards and effectively prepare students for the workforce. They manage curriculum development, coordinate with industry partners, support faculty and staff, and ensure compliance with educational regulations. CTE administrators also focus on promoting student success through innovative programs, resource allocation, and strategic planning. Their efforts ensure that CTE programs provide students with the skills, knowledge, and experiences necessary for career readiness and success in various technical and vocational fields.
53E-3-501. State board to establish miscellaneous minimum standards for public schools.
53E-3-507. Powers of the state board.
53E-10-302. Concurrent enrollment program.
53F-2-209. Limited LEA budgetary flexibility.
53F-4-504. Authorized online course providers -- Certified online course providers.
53G-6-708. Career and technical education program alternatives.
53H-3-102. Institutions of higher education -- Corporate bodies -- Powers.
53H-3-204. Technical college board of trustees' powers and duties.
R277-424. Indirect Costs for State Programs.
CTE Nondiscrimination Policy
Time and Effort
Association for Career and Technical Education
ICS Title VI Coordinator Training
LEA Compliance and Assurance Checklist
National Association of Charter School Authorizers
National Charter School Institute
New CTE Director Leadership Training
USBE CTE Directors Sharepoint Drive
USBE Financial Reporting (Indirect Costs)
USBE Training Requirement for Schools Project
Utah Association of Public Charter Schools
Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) are educational programs that enhance students' career and technical education by providing opportunities to develop leadership skills, connect with industry professionals, and participate in competitions. These organizations offer hands-on experiences, networking opportunities, and practical knowledge in various fields, from health sciences to engineering. By fostering a sense of community and professional growth, CTSOs prepare students for success in their chosen careers and help them build a strong foundation for their future endeavors.
College and Career Awareness is an educational initiative designed to prepare students for the future by exploring their interests and abilities, informing them about various educational pathways, and exposing them to a wide range of careers. It helps students develop essential skills, set academic and career goals, and connect classroom learning to real-world applications. By providing knowledge, experiences, and planning tools, this program empowers students to make informed decisions about their education and career paths, ensuring they are equipped for successful and fulfilling futures.
Concurrent Enrollment and Early College Programs allow high school students to earn college credits while still completing their high school education. These programs provide students with the opportunity to take college-level courses, either at their high school or on a college campus, giving them a head start on their postsecondary education. By participating in these programs, students can save on tuition costs, shorten the time needed to earn a college degree, and gain valuable experience in a college environment. Concurrent enrollment and early college programs help students transition smoothly to higher education and increase their chances of academic and career success.
Career and Technical Education (CTE) Skill Certification is a program that validates students' proficiency in specific technical and vocational skills through standardized assessments. By earning these certifications, students demonstrate their competence and readiness for the workforce, making them more attractive to employers. CTE skill certifications ensure that students meet industry-recognized standards and gain practical, job-relevant skills. This program helps bridge the gap between education and employment, providing students with a competitive edge in their chosen careers and contributing to their long-term professional success.
Work-Based Learning (WBL) is an educational approach that integrates classroom instruction with hands-on work experiences to prepare students for the workforce. By participating in internships, apprenticeships, job shadowing, and cooperative education, students gain practical skills, industry knowledge, and professional connections. WBL helps bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world applications, allowing students to explore career options, develop essential workplace competencies, and enhance their employability. This program equips students with the experience and insights needed for successful careers in their chosen fields.
ASVAB Career Exploration Program
Community Based Organization Playbook
Crossroads Area Health Education Center
Department of Workforce Services
DWS Employment Internship Opportunity (EIO) Program
HQWBL Opportunities in Virginia
Industry Career Pathways Example (Whitaker Construction)
Midland Institute “CEO” Program
Utah Registered Apprenticeships DWS Dashboard
Utah FCCLA Adviser Training Registration Link
Participants will gain:
• Practical tools and resources for managing a successful FCCLA chapter
• Ideas for recruiting, engaging, and retaining members
• Strategies for working with chapter and school officer teams
• Guidance on competitive events, leadership opportunities, and chapter planning
• Networking opportunities with FCS teachers and FCCLA advisers from across the state
• Updates and resources for the upcoming school year
All Family and Consumer Sciences teachers are welcome and encouraged to attend, even if they are not currently advising an FCCLA chapter.
Training Details:
• Date: August 3rd
• Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Location: Utah County Area TBA
• Cost: $75 per participant
• 8 Re-license Points Available
• Snacks and Lunch Provided
Sincerely,
Dear Friends,
On behalf of Salt Lake Community College and the school districts of the Wasatch Front South Region, I would like to invite you to participate in an expanded advisory opportunity. As many of you are aware, Salt Lake Community College and several of the school districts along the Wasatch Front have been operating independent of one another when it comes to seeking advisory input from local construction trades partners. This practice has resulted in many of you sitting on multiple advisory boards in your efforts to support the local education programs. As education partners, we have determined this to be an unnecessary duplication of efforts and would like to remedy the situation in honor of the time being requested from our industry partners. Effective immediately, there will be a single construction trades advisory committee to serve the educational needs of the entire Wasatch Front South Region. These advisory meetings will be held at the Association of General Contractors (AGC) headquarters, located at 2207 South 1070 West Salt Lake City, Utah, and will be chaired by Joey Gilbert. The first meeting is scheduled to take place January 21st from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., and we would love to have your participation. Subsequent meetings are being planned for September 9, 2026, January 13, 2027, and April 21, 2027. Please save these dates on your calendar and plan to join us. If there are other members of the construction trades community who may be interested in participating with this committee, please feel free to share this invitation. If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to contact me at the numbers listed below. I look to seeing you on January 21st.
James A. Taylor Career and Technical Education, Director Granite School District
Phone: (385) 646-4340 Mobile: (801) 673-4024 Email: jataylor@graniteschools.org
2500 South State Street Salt Lake City, UT 84115
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🗓️ Tuesday, September 29, 2026
⏰ 9:00 am–10:00 am📱 Any counselors not in the Mountainland Region: contact Stefanie Adams
Save The Date: Friday, October 9, 2026.
Alan Hall UVU Marketing and Sales Invitational for High School Business Students.
Before you head out for a well-earned summer break, please put this competition event on your business club calendar for the Fall. We invite you to bring your students to UVU for our annual business competition. Advisors and students report this is always a highlight of their school year. Use this as a recruiting incentive for your clubs early on for the next school year. This is the perfect opportunity to get your students excited about business and to practice their competition skills against the top local high school marketing students from around the state. It’s a great field day out on UVU campus with a catered lunch provided.
You are again invited to join UVU’s Marketing Department and our competition sponsors in a celebration of the study of business and marketing with a day of fun marketing competitions designed for high school business students.
· Who: High school FBLA students, high school students taking business classes, or any students interested in studying business are invited.
· What: Marketing Case and presentation competition for high school students
· When: Friday October 9, 2026, 9am -1:30pm
· Where: Keller Business Building at UVU Orem Campus
· Why: Gain valuable marketing and presentation experience with a real-world case with our partners. Win money and lots of cool prizes. Learn about UVU’s marketing and other business majors and about careers in marketing.
The competition will run on a Friday from 9:00am to 1:30pm and will be totally free for your students. We will provide a continental breakfast at 830am, and a catered lunch on the 4th floor of our new Keller Business building from 11:00am to 1:00pm, and will end the event with the awards ceremony from 1:00pm to 1:30pm.
Competitions will again include:
We're excited to announce that the USU Aggie Invite will be held on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 on the USU Logan Campus from 8:30 am - 4:00 pm. As in previous years, we'll be hosting a combined DECA and FBLA event.
We know this date falls during Jordan School District's fall break. As we evaluated options, we took into account school district calendars, USU space availability, and several other logistical factors, and October 20 was the date that worked best overall.
We'll be finalizing details over the summer and will keep you both informed as plans come together. In the meantime, would you be willing to send a Save the Date to your advisors so they can get it on their fall calendars?
Thank you for your continued partnership. We're looking forward to another great event!
Shara Gibbons | Director of Enrollment and Analytics
Jon M. Huntsman School of Business | USU
O: 435-797-2308
HH 490 | shara.gibbons@usu.edu
Salt Lake Community College invites you and your students to attend the 2026 Art & Media Workshop Day from 9 AM - 12 PM on Friday, November 6 at the SLCC South City Campus (1575 S. State Street ).
This annual event brings together students and SLCC faculty for exciting hands-on workshops covering a range of artistic and technical topics, including film, photography, fashion, television and radio production, theatre, music, animation, performing arts, digital media and more.
The workshops are open to all 9th-12th grade students that have instructor approval. A small registration fee will cover lunch and supplies - boxed lunches will be available after the event, so students can grab them as they leave or eat lunch on campus.
Please contact Josh Elstein at josh.elstein@slcc.edu or (801) 587-3127 with any questions
SLCC ARTS
Salt Lake Community College School of Arts, Communication & Media
⏰ 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
🏫 Salt Lake Community College - Miller Campus
9750 S 300 W, Sandy, UT 84070
💳 Gift Card Offering: Educators or advisors who register themselves and their students by May 15, 2026 will receive a $50 gift card to purchase snacks for their group.
Dear Friends,
On behalf of Salt Lake Community College and the school districts of the Wasatch Front South Region, I would like to invite you to participate in an expanded advisory opportunity. As many of you are aware, Salt Lake Community College and several of the school districts along the Wasatch Front have been operating independent of one another when it comes to seeking advisory input from local construction trades partners. This practice has resulted in many of you sitting on multiple advisory boards in your efforts to support the local education programs. As education partners, we have determined this to be an unnecessary duplication of efforts and would like to remedy the situation in honor of the time being requested from our industry partners. Effective immediately, there will be a single construction trades advisory committee to serve the educational needs of the entire Wasatch Front South Region. These advisory meetings will be held at the Association of General Contractors (AGC) headquarters, located at 2207 South 1070 West Salt Lake City, Utah, and will be chaired by Joey Gilbert. The first meeting is scheduled to take place January 21st from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., and we would love to have your participation. Subsequent meetings are being planned for September 9, 2026, January 13, 2027, and April 21, 2027. Please save these dates on your calendar and plan to join us. If there are other members of the construction trades community who may be interested in participating with this committee, please feel free to share this invitation. If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to contact me at the numbers listed below. I look to seeing you on January 21st.
James A. Taylor Career and Technical Education, Director Granite School District
Phone: (385) 646-4340 Mobile: (801) 673-4024 Email: jataylor@graniteschools.org
2500 South State Street Salt Lake City, UT 84115
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Dear Friends,
On behalf of Salt Lake Community College and the school districts of the Wasatch Front South Region, I would like to invite you to participate in an expanded advisory opportunity. As many of you are aware, Salt Lake Community College and several of the school districts along the Wasatch Front have been operating independent of one another when it comes to seeking advisory input from local construction trades partners. This practice has resulted in many of you sitting on multiple advisory boards in your efforts to support the local education programs. As education partners, we have determined this to be an unnecessary duplication of efforts and would like to remedy the situation in honor of the time being requested from our industry partners. Effective immediately, there will be a single construction trades advisory committee to serve the educational needs of the entire Wasatch Front South Region. These advisory meetings will be held at the Association of General Contractors (AGC) headquarters, located at 2207 South 1070 West Salt Lake City, Utah, and will be chaired by Joey Gilbert. The first meeting is scheduled to take place January 21st from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., and we would love to have your participation. Subsequent meetings are being planned for September 9, 2026, January 13, 2027, and April 21, 2027. Please save these dates on your calendar and plan to join us. If there are other members of the construction trades community who may be interested in participating with this committee, please feel free to share this invitation. If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to contact me at the numbers listed below. I look to seeing you on January 21st.
James A. Taylor Career and Technical Education, Director Granite School District
Phone: (385) 646-4340 Mobile: (801) 673-4024 Email: jataylor@graniteschools.org
2500 South State Street Salt Lake City, UT 84115
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