Career & Technology Education Council Conference 2024: Full Schedule

1:00pm MST

ATA Curriculum Circle Pre-Conference Event

Thursday November 14, 2024 1:00pm - 4:00pm MST

The Alberta’s Teachers’ Association (ATA) is hosting a Curriculum Circle focused on Career and Technology Studies (CTS) and Career and Technology Foundations (CTF) at the conference venue. The purpose of this event is to collect feedback on the CTS/CTF curriculum to inform Alberta Education’s future curriculum development process. This pre-conference is at NO COST to participants.

If you attended the curriculum circle in April, you will be put into the intermediate session (Wolverine Room)

Speakers

Terra Kaliszuk

Executive Staff Officer - PD, ATA

Thursday November 14, 2024 1:00pm - 4:00pm MST
Wildrose Ballroom - Coast Canmore Hotel

ATA Members Only

4:00pm MST

Registration Desk Open

Thursday November 14, 2024 4:00pm - 10:00pm MST

Registration Desk - Coast Canmore Lobby

Thursday November 14, 2024 4:00pm - 10:00pm MST
Registration Desk - Coast Canmore Lobby

4:00pm MST

Vendors Open

Thursday November 14, 2024 4:00pm - 10:30pm MST

Wildrose Ballroom - Coast Canmore Hotel

Thursday November 14, 2024 4:00pm - 10:30pm MST
Wildrose Ballroom - Coast Canmore Hotel

6:30pm MST

Ignite Welcome Event

Thursday November 14, 2024 6:30pm - 11:30pm MST

Wildrose Ballroom - Coast Canmore Hotel

Help us kick off the CTEC Annual Conference for 2024.

Cash bar available.

Thursday November 14, 2024 6:30pm - 11:30pm MST
Wildrose Ballroom - Coast Canmore Hotel

7:00pm MST

"Hot Ones" Wing Challenge feat. ATA President Jason Schilling

Thursday November 14, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm MST

Wildrose Ballroom - Coast Canmore Hotel

Join our ATA president as he’s put into the hot seat by Local 35 President Amrit Nannan as she interviews him about the state of education over a platter of increasingly hotter wings. Join in the fun at your table with your own ‘Hot Ones’ challenge.

Wings and other appetizers will be provided.

Information to follow on how to submit questions for this event.

Thursday November 14, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm MST
Wildrose Ballroom - Coast Canmore Hotel

8:00pm MST

KEYNOTE: Illuminate, Inspire, Ignite: Unveiling Radiant Leadership in Education

Thursday November 14, 2024 8:00pm - 9:00pm MST

Wildrose Ballroom - Coast Canmore Hotel

Featuring ATA Staff Officer Chris Gonsalvez. Embark on a transformative journey 3000 feet below ground, where the lessons learned in the depths of Nevada's gold mines converge with the radiant essence of leadership. Join Chris on an exploration of leadership forged in the crucible of experience, where the light within becomes a beacon for transformation.

Thursday November 14, 2024 8:00pm - 9:00pm MST
Wildrose Ballroom - Coast Canmore Hotel

7:30am MST

Breakfast

Friday November 15, 2024 7:30am - 9:30am MST

Wildrose Ballroom - Coast Canmore Hotel

Friday November 15, 2024 7:30am - 9:30am MST
Wildrose Ballroom - Coast Canmore Hotel

9:00am MST

Le Chocolatier - Chocolate Tasting

Friday November 15, 2024 9:00am - 10:30am MST

Le Chocolatier

***IMPORTANT INFORMATION***

Fieldtrip reservations are made through the conference registration site only.
Participants will need to make their own way to and from Le Chocolatier. It is approximately a 5 minute drive from the hotel. Carpooling is encouraged.

Friday November 15, 2024 9:00am - 10:30am MST
Le Chocolatier #121, 701 Benchlands Trail Canmore, AB T1W 3G9

FIELD TRIP

9:00am MST

O'Canada Soapworks

Friday November 15, 2024 9:00am - 11:00am MST

O'Canada Soapworks

Friday November 15, 2024 9:00am - 11:00am MST
O'Canada Soapworks 101 - 17 Limestone Valley Road Dead Man's Flats, AB T1W 2W4

FIELD TRIP

9:00am MST

Clue Solvers Escape Room

Friday November 15, 2024 9:00am - 11:30am MST

A fast-paced scavenger hunt and a brain-teasing outdoor escape room for teams of 2-5 people, all rolled into one...

Simply follow a trail of clues and puzzles on a 3km walk around town, all set to a fun storyline.

Play at any time, on any day, and there is NO time limit to finish... Race the clock or just go at your own speed.

Friday November 15, 2024 9:00am - 11:30am MST

FIELD TRIP

9:00am MST

Wellness Field Trips Begin + Take a Snack To-Go

Friday November 15, 2024 9:00am - 12:00pm MST

Wildrose Ballroom - Coast Canmore Hotel

Please check your specific excursion for more details.

You will be manually added to the excursion you signed up for at registration.

Friday November 15, 2024 9:00am - 12:00pm MST
Wildrose Ballroom - Coast Canmore Hotel

9:30am MST

Crock-a-Doodle

Friday November 15, 2024 9:30am - 11:00am MST

Crock A Doodle Canmore

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Enjoy the fun of pottery painting in Crock-A-Doodle's bright and cheerful studio. We've booked out the whole studio for our private event - enjoy chatting with your colleagues as you paint a piece of your choosing.

***IMPORTANT INFORMATION***

Fieldtrip reservations are made through the conference registration site only.
Walking distance from the hotel.

Friday November 15, 2024 9:30am - 11:00am MST
Crock A Doodle Canmore

FIELD TRIP

9:30am MST

Rock Climbing Workshop at Elevation Place

Friday November 15, 2024 9:30am - 11:30am MST

Elevation Place

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Have fun in this 1 hour climbing workshop at Elevation place. This gym has 11,000 square feet of climbing surface as high as 15 m at its peak. It has varied terrain with over 100 color-coded climbs for climbers of all abilities and extensive bouldering terrain.

Session A - 9:30-10:30 AM
Session B - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Once done, you can enjoy all the other amenities in Elevation Place like their aquatics center or gym.

***IMPORTANT INFORMATION***

Fieldtrip reservations are made through the conference registration site only.
Walking distance from the hotel.
Please wear long pants or shorts that extend past mid-thigh to accommodate the harnesses
Please bring clean closed toe shoes to climb in

Friday November 15, 2024 9:30am - 11:30am MST
Elevation Place

FIELD TRIP

10:00am MST

The Yoga Lounge

Friday November 15, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am MST

The Yoga Lounge

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Enjoy this private yoga lesson at The Yoga Lounge for all ability levels.

***IMPORTANT INFORMATION***

Fieldtrip reservations are made through the conference registration site only.
Participants will need to make their own way to and from the Yoga Lounge. It is approximately a 5 minute drive from the hotel. Carpooling is encouraged.

Friday November 15, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am MST
The Yoga Lounge 826 – 200 Main St, Canmore, AB T1W 0B9

FIELD TRIP

10:00am MST

Banff Hot Springs

Friday November 15, 2024 10:00am - 11:30am MST

Banff Upper Hot Springs

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot pool at Banff Upper Hot Springs.

***IMPORTANT INFORMATION***

Please come see us at registration after the keynote on Thursday night to pick up your hot springs ticket.
Fieldtrip reservations are made through the conference registration site only.
Banff Park pass is at the expense of the individual (required to stop in Banff National Park)
Participants will need to make their own way to and from the hot springs. It is approximately a 30 minute drive from the hotel. Carpooling is encouraged.

Friday November 15, 2024 10:00am - 11:30am MST
Banff Upper Hot Springs

FIELD TRIP

11:30am MST

Lunch

Friday November 15, 2024 11:30am - 1:30pm MST

Wildrose Ballroom - Coast Canmore Hotel

Friday November 15, 2024 11:30am - 1:30pm MST
Wildrose Ballroom - Coast Canmore Hotel

1:45pm MST

Apprenticeship Style Technology Diploma

Friday November 15, 2024 1:45pm - 3:00pm MST

Cougar Room - Coast Canmore Hotel

This presentation will examine how Bow Valley College has successfully integrated apprenticeship-style learning for students pursuing a technology diploma in Software Development and Digital Design. The session will delve into the unique approach taken by the college, where students gain hands-on, real-world experience through structured on-the-job development, aligning academic learning with industry demands.

The presentation will cover best practices that have emerged from this program, including strategies for engaging employers, and supporting students and employers throughout their apprenticeship journey. It will also address the challenges encountered, such as balancing academic rigor with practical experience, managing employer expectations, and ensuring programming met stakeholder expectations.

Participants will gain insights into the collaborative efforts required between the college and industry partners to create a robust model that not only equips students with technical skills but also prepares them for a seamless transition into the workforce.

Speakers

Dan Oleson

Bow Valley College

With over 20 years of experience, Dan Olesen is a passionate about career education development, specializing in career tutoring workshops. He has empowered over 1,000 individuals to launch their careers, connecting first-stage job seekers to opportunities in high-demand areas like... Read More →

Friday November 15, 2024 1:45pm - 3:00pm MST
Cougar Room - Coast Canmore Hotel

1:45pm MST

Beading workshop

Friday November 15, 2024 1:45pm - 3:00pm MST

Wolverine Room - Coast Canmore Hotel

I will be teaching Native traditional beading with a project for each person to try and take home with them. I will have my own supplies; hide , beads , thread and needles. I will share traditional techniques to beading and stories my teachers taught me over 40 years ago when I was taught.

Speakers

Tania Big Plume

Tania Big Plume artist and bead work instructor

I have been beading for over 40 years and my grandmother and elders were my teachers. I have always lived on a Native reservation and both my parents are survivors of residential school. I started with traditional dance regalia then moved my beading into art. I won Calgary Stampede... Read More →

Friday November 15, 2024 1:45pm - 3:00pm MST
Wolverine Room - Coast Canmore Hotel

1:45pm MST

Canmore Woodcrafters Shop Tour

Friday November 15, 2024 1:45pm - 3:00pm MST

Canmore Woodcrafters Ltd

Canmore Woodcrafters takes genuine pleasure in bringing the beauty of wood to life in a way that results in practical pieces for businesses, homeowners and lovers of fine furniture.

This off-campus session is geared toward CTF & CTS Construction teachers. The tour includes a shop tour, review current industry standards, as well as an opportunity to see how to better students who are thinking of entering the trades.

**Space is limited to 10 CTEC Members**

Friday November 15, 2024 1:45pm - 3:00pm MST
Canmore Woodcrafters Ltd 102 Boulder Crescent #3, Canmore Alberta T1W 1L2

1:45pm MST

Modernizing Alberta's Apprenticeship Education System: Opportunities and Innovations

Friday November 15, 2024 1:45pm - 3:00pm MST

Squirrel Room - Coast Canmore Hotel

Alberta's apprenticeship education system is modernizing to ensure it remains relevant and effective in an evolving education system and changing economic landscape. Educators play a key role in guiding students towards diverse post-secondary options, including apprenticeships. Join us to gain insights into these exciting developments, learn about opportunities for your involvement, and hear about how Advanced Education is increasing opportunities for K-12 system collaboration and strengthening pathways into and beyond Alberta's apprenticeship system.

Today’s Apprenticeship System:

-Learn how apprenticeship education has changed in Alberta.

-Explore its modern relevance in today's dynamic job market.

-Discover how competencies learned in the K-12 system can be leveraged in apprenticeship education and the skilled trades.

-Recognize the prominence of new and advanced technologies in the skilled trades.

-Hear about opportunities for youth and educators to inform and/or become involved with Alberta’s apprenticeship system.

Apprenticeship Education Credentials and Post-Apprenticeship Pathways:

-Learn about our new apprenticeship education credentials.

-Understand how these credentials set students up for education and career advancement.

-Find out how apprenticeship education and skilled trades can provide pathways and opportunities for students to become successful as skilled professionals, entrepreneurs, mentors, and lifelong learners.

Beyond the Trades:

-Learn about the expansion of apprenticeship education to occupations outside the designated trades.

-Recognize that apprenticeship programs are inclusive and can help individuals find the pathways that best suit their skills and interests, while complementing other forms of post-secondary education.

Speakers

Kathryn Andrews

Alberta Advanced Education

Kathryn Andrews is the Director of Apprenticeship Education and Pathways with Alberta Advanced Education. Kathryn has worked in the Government of Alberta for more than 17 years in the fields of apprenticeship education, career development and supporting youth. She is passionate about... Read More →

Paul Hrynew

Alberta Advanced Education

Kathryn: Kathryn Andrews is the Director of Apprenticeship Education and Pathways with Alberta Advanced Education. Kathryn has worked in the Government of Alberta for more than 17 years in the fields of apprenticeship education, career development and supporting youth. She is passionate... Read More →

Friday November 15, 2024 1:45pm - 3:00pm MST
Squirrel Room - Coast Canmore Hotel

1:45pm MST

Test the Tips - sugar cookie decorating, buttercream icing techniques

Friday November 15, 2024 1:45pm - 3:00pm MST

Canmore Collegiate High School - Foods Lab

Join me in my kitchen where we will make sugar cookies, discuss decorating techniques, and test the dozens of different piping tips I have been able to acquire. While working we will share ideas we can use in the kitchen and classroom to connect with students and teach them to decorate with buttercream icing. Participants will decorate cookies to eat or take home.

Speakers

Deb Seller

Foods Teacher, Canmore collegiate High School

Foods Teacher gr 9-12 at Canmore Collegiate High School since 2010. For 12 years ran the full school cafeteria program with classes and helped start the breakfast program at CCHS in 2016. I like to bake more than cook! And if I'm not teaching classes I am most happy on the hiking... Read More →

Friday November 15, 2024 1:45pm - 3:00pm MST
Canmore Collegiate High School - Foods Lab 1800 8 Ave, Canmore, AB T1W 1Y2, Canada

1:45pm MST

Unique Pathways - supporting student choice through partnerships and pathways

Friday November 15, 2024 1:45pm - 3:00pm MST

Grizzly Room - Coast Canmore Hotel

In this session, we will discuss the opportunities for students that exist outside of the traditional high school setting to continue CTF and compliment CTS programming. Through partnerships with post-secondary institutions, industry and community groups, CBE's Unique Pathways is able to offer a variety of programming choices for a wide array of high school learners unable to access their area of passion at their home high school. Our goal is to provide multiple entry and exit points along a given career pathway to suit the needs of our diverse student population. Programming pathways include the skilled trades, Business and ICT, health and animal sciences, etc.

Speakers

Carolyn Mahovlich

CBE

Carolyn Mahovlich started her career in Construction and Interior Design before she hammered out an Education Degree and Masters in Educational Leadership. She has been with the Calgary Board of Education for 18 years, having taught K-9 before taking on Dual Credit with Unique Pathways... Read More →

Jodi Peat

Calgary Board of Education - Unique Pathways

Jodi Peat is an Education Specialist for Unique Pathways with the Calgary Board of Education. Jodi holds a Masters of Science degree, and started with the CBE teaching Junior/Middle School Math and Science 14 years ago. However, working with Unique Pathways for the past 3 years has... Read More →

Friday November 15, 2024 1:45pm - 3:00pm MST
Grizzly Room - Coast Canmore Hotel

1:45pm MST

Woodworking Projects with Proven Success

Friday November 15, 2024 1:45pm - 3:00pm MST

Canmore Collegiate High School (Room TBD)

McKague has put together a variety of projects and Safety plans that have had a strong proven success with students, parents and admin. This session will provide new and experienced teachers a chance to pick up some exciting woodwork project plans, Safety Bookle, as well as experience a sharing of current projects and trends.

Speakers

Robert McKague

Construction and Design Studies Teacher

Robert Mckague is a Red Seal Journeyman Carpenter and Journeryman Cabinet Maker since 1982. He has gone through the four year B. Ed. Vocational Program as well obtained an M.ED. from Spokane, Washington in 2009. Mckague has published his thesis research study called, "The real reason... Read More →

Friday November 15, 2024 1:45pm - 3:00pm MST
Canmore Collegiate High School (Room TBD)

1:45pm MST

You be the Judge: Navigating Skills Alberta Evaluations in Hairstyling

Friday November 15, 2024 1:45pm - 3:00pm MST

Canmore Collegiate High School - Cosmetology Lab

Join us for an interactive workshop where we'll explore the judging criteria and review sample submissions. Participants will examine all three levels of the Skills Alberta Hairstyling contest criteria and delve into the rationale behind judging decisions. This is an excellent opportunity to critically analyze the judging process from an objective perspective.

Speakers

Tracey Millar

Tracey Millar is an experienced journeyman stylist and educator who serves as the Chair of Hairstyling for the National Technical Committee for Skills Canada. Tracey continues to serve at the provincial level on the technical committee and as a judge. In her role as Career Pathways... Read More →

Friday November 15, 2024 1:45pm - 3:00pm MST
Canmore Collegiate High School - Cosmetology Lab 1800 8 Ave, Canmore, AB T1W 1Y2, Canada

1:45pm MST

Cosplay Costuming on a budget

Friday November 15, 2024 1:45pm - 4:45pm MST

Canmore Collegiate High School - Construction Shop

Creation of cosplay costume pieces using inexpensive materials and the extensive online community. The session will introduce attendees to foam shaping and forming, gluing and its limitations, shaping and contouring the surface, Styrofoam shaping and encapsulation, and an introduction to body form pattern-making if time permits.

Speakers

Brent Stasuik

Brent Stasuik is a retired CTF/CTS teacher from Cold Lake who loves the outdoors and everything that goes with it. He is a 35 year veteran of the fire service, a practising Primary Care Paramedic, business owner and father of 6. In the last few years of his career, Brent found... Read More →

Friday November 15, 2024 1:45pm - 4:45pm MST
Canmore Collegiate High School - Construction Shop

1:45pm MST

Emerging Technology with SAIT's Digital Youth Programs

Friday November 15, 2024 1:45pm - 4:45pm MST

Canmore Collegiate High School - Maker Space

Join SAIT's Digital Youth Programs workshop as we walk you through how we engage youth and digital newcomers in new and emerging technologies to spark curiosity and nurture digital intelligence.

Demystify digital as we dive into abridged versions of our Art of the Possible Extended Reality and 3D printing and modelling workshop. Level up your digital intelligence and get hands on with the experiences that SAIT’s Digital Youth Programs is offering at no-cost to deliver at your home school or at SAIT's cutting-edge Digital Youth Studio.

Participants please bring your own laptops/devices.

Speakers

Greg Stein

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)

Greg Stein, a Digital Youth Programs Specialist at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) with over 12 years of experience in the non-profit sector, brings his expertise to this session. Throughout his career, Greg has focused on creating and facilitating engaging programs... Read More →

Friday November 15, 2024 1:45pm - 4:45pm MST
Canmore Collegiate High School - Maker Space 1800 8 Ave, Canmore, AB T1W 1Y2, Canada

1:45pm MST

Fast Fashion - The T-Shirt Board Game

Friday November 15, 2024 1:45pm - 4:45pm MST

Caribou Room - Coast Canmore Hotel

Do you know who made your T-shirt? Or how it was made? Checking the tag may not tell you enough to know if it was made ethically, or if it was made under exploitative working conditions. Here’s another question: What happens to it when you no longer want it?

In Fast Fashion: The T-shirt board game, players assume the role of T-shirts. Along the way, they discover the realities behind the fashion industry and its impact on people and planet. Players roll the dice to enter different pathways a T-shirt may take, like getting a tear, or being donated to a thrift store.

The board game was created for use in schools and other educational settings to help teachers and students learn more about—and take action on—sustainable fashion. It includes a focus on the Sustainable Development Goals such as Gender Equality, Decent Work & Economic Growth, and Climate Action, among others.

Players are asked to think beyond their fashion inspiration to uncover both helpful and hurtful realities of the fashion industry. One of the more important realities is where our clothes end up when we no longer want them. Spoiler alert—everything ends up in the dump!

Rather than leaving with the heaviness of the negative impacts of the fast fashion industry, players will finish the game with a sense of empowerment and positivity as they discover ways to take action in their own lives. In the game, the best place to be is in the Wear Cycle and each roll of the dice determines how long the player stays there, and how many Wear Tokens they receive. The more times a T-shirt is worn, the better! Everyone feels like a winner when a player can stay out of the dump as long as possible.

Speakers

Amanda Benson

Manitoba Council for International Cooperation

Amanda Benson is the Education Specialist with the Manitoba Council for International Cooperation. She holds a degree in Biological Sciences from the University of Manitoba and has a background in sustainability education with Parks Canada and Ducks Unlimited Canada.

Wajed El-Halabi

Global Citizenship Education Lead, Alberta Council for Global Cooperation

Wajed holds an HBA in Psychology from the University of Alberta and an MA in Near and Middle Eastern Civilizations and Diaspora and Transnational Studies from the University of Toronto. She has experience with sustainable climate technology, cultural heritage preservation and development... Read More →

Friday November 15, 2024 1:45pm - 4:45pm MST
Caribou Room - Coast Canmore Hotel

1:45pm MST

Introduction to Leathercrafting

Friday November 15, 2024 1:45pm - 4:45pm MST

Canmore Collegiate High School - Art Room

An intro to leathercrafting from Tandy Leather, featuring an information session followed by a group activity making a small, simple, leather item.

***Payment of kits must be purchased from Tandy Leather either in person or over the phone before the cut-off date of October 25th***

Speakers

Hope Antonio

Tandy Leather

Since 1919, Tandy Leather has been the resource for generations of leathercrafters, providing quality leather, tools, kits and teaching resources. Charles Tandy’s dream was to teach the world leathercraft, one person at a time. Whether you are a child or an adult, leathercraft offers... Read More →

Friday November 15, 2024 1:45pm - 4:45pm MST
Canmore Collegiate High School - Art Room 1800 8 Ave, Canmore, AB T1W 1Y2, Canada

3:00pm MST

Afternoon Break & Speaker Set-up

Friday November 15, 2024 3:00pm - 3:30pm MST

Wildrose Ballroom - Coast Canmore Hotel

Friday November 15, 2024 3:00pm - 3:30pm MST
Wildrose Ballroom - Coast Canmore Hotel

3:30pm MST

Environmental Stewardship: Inspiring Students with Hope for the Future

Friday November 15, 2024 3:30pm - 4:45pm MST

Cougar Room - Coast Canmore Hotel

"Do your senior high students seem disengaged? Are they anxious for the future? Prepare and inspire them with hope in action. In the 2023-24 school year, we piloted an Environmental Stewardship 3-credit options course at Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Academy in Canmore, Alberta. Students joined this options course out of a desire to make a positive change in their community. Students learned through outdoor hiking field trips and site visits about everything from human-wildlife coexistence and Indigenous relationship to place, to waste, water and energy systems.

In this experiential workshop, we are delighted to share our learnings from the pilot course! Together, we will test drive some of the activities and send you with inspiration to your classroom! Free access to the ENS activity guide is available here:

https://www.biosphereinstitute.org/environmental-stewardship

Speakers

Gareth Thomson

Executive Director, Biosphere Institute of the Bow Valley

Gareth Thomson has been a resident of the Bow Valley since 1989, and served on Canmore Town Council from 1992-1995. He brings over thirty years’ experience in community engagement and environmental education: he founded and led the Alberta Council for Environmental Education as... Read More →

Friday November 15, 2024 3:30pm - 4:45pm MST
Cougar Room - Coast Canmore Hotel

3:30pm MST

Piping Trades- RAP, Apprenticeship, the Construction Industry, and Opportunities Beyond

Friday November 15, 2024 3:30pm - 4:45pm MST

Squirrel Room - Coast Canmore Hotel

Discussion with Piping trades professionals about the vast opportunities in the trades, what an apprenticeship looks like for aspiring students, and what doors can open beyond your Journey Person Ticket.

Speakers

Boyd Currie

Business Development, United Association Local 488- Piping Trades

Boyd Currie from Local 488 in Edmonton from Local 496 in Calgary are piping trades professionals, passionate about promoting the values and vast opportunities in the construction trades. Boyd Currie comes from a background of heavy industrial Steam Fitting/Pipefitting/Planning/Coordinating... Read More →

Trevor Robertson

United Association Local 496 - Pipe Trades

Trevor Robertson from Local 496 in Calgary are piping trades professionals, passionate about promoting the values and vast opportunities in the construction trades. Trevor Robertson is a plumber by trade working for over 20 years in a variety of roles, and has been the Business Manager... Read More →

Friday November 15, 2024 3:30pm - 4:45pm MST
Squirrel Room - Coast Canmore Hotel

3:30pm MST

SAIT's Exploring Skilled Trades Program

Friday November 15, 2024 3:30pm - 4:45pm MST

Grizzly Room - Coast Canmore Hotel

Using the four “A”s of Awareness, Access, Aptitude, and Awesomeness, come learn how SAIT collaborated with five school authorities (High Prairie School Division, Calgary Board of Education, Calgary Catholic School Division, Palliser Regional School Division, and Fusion Collegiate) to develop the Exploring Skilled Trades program. This program is free to CTF teachers and students around the province and provides an introduction to the skilled trades for students.
Presenters will walk participants through this online program and explain how it can be incorporated as a resource within the classroom.

Speakers

Roz Wick

Manager for Strategic Youth Initiatives, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)

Roz has been involved in strategic youth initiatives at SAIT for the past 12 years. Roz holds a Master’s degree in education from the University of Calgary, as well as a professional project management designation (PMP). She recently embarked upon pursuing her Doctor of Education... Read More →

Ashley Monteiro

Dual-Credit Coordinator

With extensive experience in post-secondary institutions, student journeys and learning advocacy, Ashley is passionate about helping students prepare for their future by promoting self-discovery and nurturing strengths. She holds a diploma in Child and Youth Care Counselling from... Read More →

Friday November 15, 2024 3:30pm - 4:45pm MST
Grizzly Room - Coast Canmore Hotel

3:30pm MST

Short-Term Exchanges: Choose Your Own Teaching or Leadership Adventure!

Friday November 15, 2024 3:30pm - 4:45pm MST

Wolverine Room - Coast Canmore Hotel

Teaching and leading is a remarkable journey, and an exchange can bring a wealth of insights to your practice. Learn how an exchange can inform your practice.

What does skill development look like in Germany and Spain?
How does Australia prepare their students for the workforce?

Take home fresh perspectives and put them to use your own school and system. Open the door and get out of your comfort zone, engage in critical conversations, and experience first-hand how your peers engage with best practices.

We will detail our short-term in-person exchanges, where you are hosted by your exchange partner for approximately ten days to observe their world, typically over your spring break or during summer. You then reciprocate by hosting your exchange partner. We also offer exciting virtual exchange opportunities, no travel required. Destinations for short-term exchanges include Australia, Spain, Germany, Mexico, Alberta Accredited International Schools, and Iceland (for school leaders). No language requirements to participate.

Speakers

Carolyn Freed

Exchange Liaison, The Alberta Teachers' Association

Carolyn Freed is the Educator Exchange Programs Liaison at the Alberta Teachers' Association, with over 10 years of experience coordinating international exchange programs. With a background in Communications and Technology, her focus is stewarding digital habitats for communities... Read More →

Friday November 15, 2024 3:30pm - 4:45pm MST
Wolverine Room - Coast Canmore Hotel

3:30pm MST

Understanding Dual Credit and its Connection to CTF & CTS Programming

Friday November 15, 2024 3:30pm - 4:45pm MST

Canmore Collegiate High School - Cosmetology Lab

This session will explore how the intentional integration of CTF, CTS, and Dual Credit can enhance students' opportunities for meaningful career education within our schools. We will also discuss the use of tracking tools to assess data and inform effective planning. Join us to discover strategies for maximizing student success in their career pathways.

Speakers

Tracey Millar

Friday November 15, 2024 3:30pm - 4:45pm MST
Canmore Collegiate High School - Cosmetology Lab 1800 8 Ave, Canmore, AB T1W 1Y2, Canada

7:00pm MST

Friday Night Social Event

Friday November 15, 2024 7:00pm - 11:00pm MST

Wildrose Ballroom - Coast Canmore Hotel

CTEC IGNITE Games Night is INCLUDED* in your conference registration! Additional tickets for plus ones and other non-delegates can be purchased through the unity registration website ($55 each).

Play games and win prizes - it’s that simple. Sample some local beverages from Grizzly Paw Brewery, Wild Life Distillery and Analog Brewing Company while enjoying a night with colleagues from across our province.

*Alcoholic beverages are NOT included in the cost

Friday November 15, 2024 7:00pm - 11:00pm MST
Wildrose Ballroom - Coast Canmore Hotel

7:30am MST

Breakfast

Saturday November 16, 2024 7:30am - 9:30am MST

Wildrose Ballroom - Coast Canmore Hotel

Saturday November 16, 2024 7:30am - 9:30am MST
Wildrose Ballroom - Coast Canmore Hotel

8:00am MST

CTEC Annual General Meeting

Saturday November 16, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am MST

Wildrose Ballroom - Coast Canmore Hotel

Saturday November 16, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am MST
Wildrose Ballroom - Coast Canmore Hotel

ATA Members Only

9:30am MST

AI in the Woodshop: Generate Activity Instructions, Rubrics, and Material Lists with Help from our Robotic Overlords

Saturday November 16, 2024 9:30am - 10:45am MST

Squirrel Room - Coast Canmore Hotel

Participants will see how to create a one-credit course of CON studies using vanilla ChatGPT, including rubrics, activity instructions, and material lists. Also, see how a ChatGPT membership may allow you to mark student work according to the rubric you've already developed!

**If available please bring your laptops**

Speakers

Joshua Overland

Joshua Overland has a unique blend of expertise in education, technology, and hands-on craftsmanship. With 15 years of construction experience in locations across North America, he brings a deep understanding of construction trades to the classroom. As an educator, he was involved... Read More →

Saturday November 16, 2024 9:30am - 10:45am MST
Squirrel Room - Coast Canmore Hotel

9:30am MST

Co-Producing Success: Integrating Performing Arts and CTF for a Collaborative Show

Saturday November 16, 2024 9:30am - 10:45am MST

Grizzly Room - Coast Canmore Hotel

Join us for an inspiring session where Performing Arts and Career and Technology Foundations (CTF) educators team up to demonstrate the power of interdisciplinary collaboration. Discover how we co-produced a show that integrates the creativity of the Performing Arts with the practical skills of CTF, fostering a unique educational experience for students. Learn about our planning process, the challenges we faced, and the triumphs we celebrated. This session will provide valuable insights and practical tips for educators looking to create dynamic, cross-curricular projects that engage and inspire students. Don't miss this opportunity to see how collaboration can enhance learning and produce spectacular results!

Speakers

Courtney Wehlage

GS Lakie Middle School

Courtney Wehlage has been collaborating on productions for over a decade, bringing a wealth of experience to her role as a middle school teacher. With a strong background in both humanities and fine arts, Courtney values the power of collaboration to enhance student learning and community... Read More →

Lori Adamson

Teacher, Southern Alberta Collegiate Institute

Lori Adamson brings over 20 years of teaching experience in the CTF curriculum, specializing in foods and fashion. Lori is passionate about highlighting students and their achievements, ensuring their talents and hard work are celebrated and recognized. Known for her dedication to... Read More →

Saturday November 16, 2024 9:30am - 10:45am MST
Grizzly Room - Coast Canmore Hotel

9:30am MST

Cooking with Game

Saturday November 16, 2024 9:30am - 10:45am MST

Canmore Collegiate High School - Foods Lab

Education of game meats ie. bison, elk, caribou

Speakers

Lancelot Monteiro

Canadian Rocky Mountain Resorts

Chef Monteiro was born and raised in Calgary, AlbertaLancelot Monteiro apprenticed under Chef Kevin Turner at Calgary’s highly acclaimedBrava Bistro. He graduated from SAIT’s culinary program with honours in 2007, and began travelling to further expand his culinary knowledge... Read More →

Saturday November 16, 2024 9:30am - 10:45am MST
Canmore Collegiate High School - Foods Lab 1800 8 Ave, Canmore, AB T1W 1Y2, Canada

9:30am MST

FortisAlberta: A Learning Electric Utility

Saturday November 16, 2024 9:30am - 10:45am MST

Caribou Room - Coast Canmore Hotel

This session will touch on new solutions that FortisAlberta has been evaluating and deploying to prepare for the potential increase in electric vehicle adoption in order to support our customers in their electricity needs. Additionally, FortisAlberta will speak on internal programs that have been developed to ensure employees are supported when they enter the utility industry in a new role and as they continue to build their careers. This includes summer student positions, our Registered Apprenticeship Program, our Engineer In Training Program, and our mentorship program.

Speakers

Graeme Cowie

Senior Engineer, FortisAlberta

Graeme Cowie is an engineer with over 20 years of experience working in the electric utilities industry. Throughout his career, Graeme has been involved in technology evaluation, new equipment and product implementation programs, business development for grid innovation. In his current... Read More →

Saturday November 16, 2024 9:30am - 10:45am MST
Caribou Room - Coast Canmore Hotel

9:30am MST

Hands on Skills Training in Braiding and Upstyling

Saturday November 16, 2024 9:30am - 10:45am MST

Canmore Collegiate High School - Cosmetology Lab

Looking to up your training skills for Skills Alberta? This session will take a look at learning techniques and learning how to better guide your students during the training process

Speakers

Colleen Nelson

Cosmetology Teacher, Archbishop Jordan

Hello, my name is Colleen Nelson. I am a Cosmetology teacher in Sherwood Park, AB., and a 30+ year licensed journeyman hairstylist.I am also the chair of the Hairstyling committee for Skills Alberta. I have been working with students for 10+ years as an educator and coach.I have... Read More →

Saturday November 16, 2024 9:30am - 10:45am MST
Canmore Collegiate High School - Cosmetology Lab 1800 8 Ave, Canmore, AB T1W 1Y2, Canada

9:30am MST

Overcoming challenges in creating (CTF) challenges

Saturday November 16, 2024 9:30am - 10:45am MST

Cougar Room - Coast Canmore Hotel

Looking to modernize your program? New to CTF and not sure where to start? Want to shake things up? If so, come join a guided working time in designing CTF challenges with a teacher who's passion is innovating CTF pedagogy. We'll have planning templates, assessment ideas, time to collaborate and the opportunity to participate in an activity that you could use in your class next week.

NOTE: It would be beneficial to bring a computer or device to work on but paper copies will be available as well.

Speakers

Courtney Albrecht

Courtney is a passionate CTF teacher. She has experience working in grades 3-12 and in course design for CTF. Outside of teaching, she can often be found with her puppy at dog sports classes, attempting a new hobby or working on course work for a diploma in home economics through... Read More →

Saturday November 16, 2024 9:30am - 10:45am MST
Cougar Room - Coast Canmore Hotel

9:30am MST

Ways to Bring Skills Canada Alberta into Your Classroom!

Saturday November 16, 2024 9:30am - 10:45am MST

Wolverine Room - Coast Canmore Hotel

Learn all about the various interactive programs that Skills Canada Alberta offers for junior high and high school students. Not sure how to get started? This session will cover all you need to know. Bonus giveaway - an interactive Try-A-Trade® Takeout kit will be given out for you to take back to your classroom!

Speakers

Jordyn Denny

Southern Education Facilitator, Skills

Noah Chapman

Warehouse Coordinator, Skills

Alycia Pawluk

Sr. Manager of Programming & Education, Skills Canada Alberta

Saturday November 16, 2024 9:30am - 10:45am MST
Wolverine Room - Coast Canmore Hotel

9:30am MST

Financial Literacy? Why do I need to Know About Financial Literacy? Weaving Financial Literacy Into Your CTF and CTS Classes

Saturday November 16, 2024 9:30am - 11:00am MST

Wildrose Ballroom - Coast Canmore Hotel

Opportunities to weave Financial Literacy themes are everywhere in CTF and CTS! If you are teaching financial literacy in your CTF and CTS classes, CFEE has a FREE toolkit of financial literacy resources that correlate to financial literacy curriculum outcomes in Alberta programs of study that has never been easier to use with your students! CFEE is working in partnership with Alberta Education through a grant from the Government of Alberta to help support financial education outcomes and financial literacy of students across the province, through a Building a Future in Alberta (BFIA) project.

These BFIA activities and resources, available in English and French, mapped to Alberta Education curriculum outcomes, support your students in learning about financial education and financial literacy – or balancing a budget, wholesale vs retails, mark-up, etc. for your options needs. Join the Debs to learn more about these free CTS financial literacy activities and resources and just how easily you can infuse the financial literacy themes within your existing course content!

Speakers

Deborah MacFayden

Vice President, Building Futures in Alberta of Canadian Foundation for Economic Education

Deborah MacFadyen, recently retired from Ambrose University as a sessional and consultant and the Calgary Board of Education as the Site Leader of Westbrook Outreach School, is an experienced K-12 educator, administrator, PD facilitator and published author whose academic credentials... Read More →

Saturday November 16, 2024 9:30am - 11:00am MST
Wildrose Ballroom - Coast Canmore Hotel

9:30am MST

Laser Welding - Preparing Students for the Future

Saturday November 16, 2024 9:30am - 12:15pm MST

Canmore Collegiate High School - Bike Shop

A lesson on the benefits of laser welding and hands on sessions to try out the machine

Speakers

Colin Van Duyne

cvduyne@spark-co.com, Spark and Co

Colin Van Duyne has been in industrial distribution and support for nearly 25 years. His experiences in abrasives and metalworking are varied and numerous. If it hot and/or makes sparks that is where you will find him!

Saturday November 16, 2024 9:30am - 12:15pm MST
Canmore Collegiate High School - Bike Shop 1800 8 Ave, Canmore, AB T1W 1Y2, Canada

9:30am MST

The Importance of Hand Sewing

Saturday November 16, 2024 9:30am - 12:15pm MST

Canmore Collegiate High School (Room TBD)

This workshop will start with a presentation and discussion of the importance and the benefits of learning how to hand sew. Hand Sewing can improve coordination and teach young people an important skill, not to mention its accessibility and portability. It also promotes mindfulness, teaching students to slow down and focus on a process that requires attention. The second portion of the workshop will go through activities done with Grade 8 students in CTF, and participants will be able to create a hand sewn project of their own, using felt and embroidery thread.

All supplies will be provided.

Speakers

Sandra Cross

Sandra Cross has been teaching for over 20 years, but sewing since she was little. She holds a Diploma in Dressmaking and Design. She has also studied mindfulness and believes in its benefits for students, particularly in the CTF realm.

Saturday November 16, 2024 9:30am - 12:15pm MST
Canmore Collegiate High School (Room TBD)

9:30am MST

Wet Felting 3-D

Saturday November 16, 2024 9:30am - 12:15pm MST

Canmore Collegiate High School - Art Room

Wet felting a pin cushion, can be used for CTF or CTS courses

Speakers

Brandy Walsh

Brandy Walsh taught the Apparel Technology Diploma for Olds College, teaching Textiles, Apparel Construction, Designing with Knits, Performance Costumes, Tailoring and Alterations. Currently teaching Textiles and Media/Photography at Olds High School.

Saturday November 16, 2024 9:30am - 12:15pm MST
Canmore Collegiate High School - Art Room 1800 8 Ave, Canmore, AB T1W 1Y2, Canada

10:45am MST

Morning Break & Speaker Set-up

Saturday November 16, 2024 10:45am - 11:00am MST

Wildrose Ballroom - Coast Canmore Hotel

Saturday November 16, 2024 10:45am - 11:00am MST
Wildrose Ballroom - Coast Canmore Hotel

11:00am MST

Braiding and Bridal - Improve your training

Saturday November 16, 2024 11:00am - 12:15pm MST

Canmore Collegiate High School - Cosmetology Lab

Are you looking to improve your training skills for students who are entering Skills Alberta, or are you looking to improve your teaching in Braiding and Bridal hairstyling? This is the session for you! We will practice and discuss skills that will improve your teaching and training in your classrooms.

Speakers

Colleen Nelson

Cosmetology Teacher, Archbishop Jordan

Saturday November 16, 2024 11:00am - 12:15pm MST
Canmore Collegiate High School - Cosmetology Lab 1800 8 Ave, Canmore, AB T1W 1Y2, Canada

11:00am MST

Building an Outdoor Learning Space

Saturday November 16, 2024 11:00am - 12:15pm MST

Squirrel Room - Coast Canmore Hotel

This session introduces the Prairie Land Outdoor Learning Space being built outside of Youngstown, AB. The space is being to provide students with access to a wide variety of outdoor activities ranging from fishing to orienteering, as well as a dedicated land-based learning center for the entire division. The history, plan, challenges and successes related to this work in progress will be explored. Attendees are welcome to share their stories about getting kids outside and building the connection between the curriculum and the outdoors.

Speakers

Kelly Lewis

Teacher, Prairie Land Public School Division

Kelly Lewis teaches CTS in Prairie Land School Division. He has been involved in all aspects of CTS wildlife as well as industrial arts throughout his career and has recently moved on to a combined teaching/consulting position with the division. His position as Outdoor Learning Space... Read More →

Saturday November 16, 2024 11:00am - 12:15pm MST
Squirrel Room - Coast Canmore Hotel

11:00am MST

Design Challenge: Most PD doesn’t speak to CT teachers, let’s fix it

Saturday November 16, 2024 11:00am - 12:15pm MST

Caribou Room - Coast Canmore Hotel

Teaching CTF/CTS courses is a balancing act. Educators must embody confidence in the skills they share with young minds while developing their professional and technical skills, often privately, and without collegial support. We can become academic silos in our schools. School-based PD sessions rarely speak directly to CTF/CTS audiences. Meanwhile, there is a need for progressive and systematic skills-based and pedagogical learning throughout a teacher’s career. For our growth and satisfaction, we need a supportive community of practice, networking, and relevant professional development. Warren Ferguson shares his academic research on teacher PD, and invites the audience into conversations about topics that matter to our community: How do we make PD relevant and useful for CTF/CTS teachers? How can we make our unique contributions to school-wide teaching and learning better known? What do principals really need to know about us, our identity, what we teach, and our various places of learning?

Speakers

Warren Ferguson

Calgary Board of Education

Warren Ferguson is a Calgary-based CTF/CTS teacher, school administrator with a heart for vocational education, and researcher at the University of Calgary focusing on the lived experiences of CTF teachers. He believes school leaders have much to learn about our community's unique... Read More →

Saturday November 16, 2024 11:00am - 12:15pm MST
Caribou Room - Coast Canmore Hotel

11:00am MST

From Vision to Reality: Planning and Executing Educational Showcases

Saturday November 16, 2024 11:00am - 12:15pm MST

Grizzly Room - Coast Canmore Hotel

Discover strategies for bringing together your school community to highlight student successes through showcases of work from various disciplines. Learn how to engage community leaders effectively to enhance program impact and community involvement. Additionally, explore a new grade 7-9 program in Southern Alberta focusing on agriculture, trades, and healthcare, offering insights into career pathways and innovative educational approaches. Attendees will gain practical tips and inspiration for creating impactful events that promote learning, collaboration, and community engagement.

Speakers

Courtney Wehlage

GS Lakie Middle School

Lori Adamson

Teacher, Southern Alberta Collegiate Institute

Saturday November 16, 2024 11:00am - 12:15pm MST
Grizzly Room - Coast Canmore Hotel

11:00am MST

Meet the Cadavers

Saturday November 16, 2024 11:00am - 12:15pm MST

Cougar Room - Coast Canmore Hotel

Introduction to the creation, segmentation and utilization of virtual real-human cadavers

Speakers

Steven King

Anatomage, Inc.

As Senior Director of Sales at Anatomage, Steven King has been working in healthcare for over 25 years. Steven is passionate about student success and often works directly with students and educators to help improve student outcomes. Originally from a small town in Oregon, Steven... Read More →

Saturday November 16, 2024 11:00am - 12:15pm MST
Cougar Room - Coast Canmore Hotel

11:00am MST

Panel Discussion - STEM & Trades - Connection Industry with the Teacher in the Classroom!

Saturday November 16, 2024 11:00am - 12:15pm MST

Wolverine Room - Coast Canmore Hotel

Panel discussion about pilot projects and programs to support K-12 teachers for careers in STEM and the Trades.

Speakers

Sally Morse

Spectra Supply

Sally Morse is the co-founder of Spectra Supply, a manufacturer of work gloves for men and women. Sally is a founder of the non-profit AWSAM (Alliance of Women’s Safety Apparel Manufacturers) and creator of the “Adopt A Shop” pilot. The “Adopt A Shop” program will support... Read More →

Dagmar Knutson

Ten Peaks

Tammy Amstutz

Director of Workforce Strategies, Calgary Construction Association

Tammy serves as the Director of Workforce Strategies at the Calgary Construction Association, where she applies her strategic planning and HR expertise to the dynamic needs of the construction industry's workforce. Her background as a senior HR advisor and strategist for the small... Read More →

Angela Coldwell

Honour the Work

Angela Coldwell is a wife, mother, and recipient of the Prime Minister’s Awards for Teaching Excellence. She acknowledges that she began her teaching career with a limited view of post-secondary education, assuming it only included college or university programs. Her perspective... Read More →

Saturday November 16, 2024 11:00am - 12:15pm MST
Wolverine Room - Coast Canmore Hotel

11:00am MST

Supporting Inclusion in the CTS/CTF Classroom

Saturday November 16, 2024 11:00am - 12:15pm MST

Canmore Collegiate High School (Room TBD)

In today’s session we will discuss ways to set up your CTS class to support all learners. We'll cover practical strategies, hands-on tools, and positive behavior supports. Here's an outline for the session:

1. **Understanding Your Learners:
*Get to Know Your Students: Begin by greeting each student by name and showing genuine interest in their lives. Personal connections foster a positive classroom culture
*Class Profiles: Use hands-on tools to create class profiles. Consider learning styles, strengths, and challenges of individual students.
*Inclusivity:** Discuss how to accommodate different learning needs and styles from the outset.

2. **Supports for All Learners:
*Differentiation: Explore strategies for differentiating instruction. How can you adapt content, process, and product to meet diverse needs?
*Universal Design for Learning (UDL):Introduce UDL principles. How can you provide multiple means of representation, engagement, and expression?
*Collaboration: Discuss ways to collaborate with other educators, specialists, and families to support learners.

3. **Positive Behavior Supports:
*Understanding Behavior: Learn why students behave in certain ways. Consider underlying needs and motivations.
*Simple Tools to Set Your Class Up for Success

Speakers

Kelsey Bagnall

RVS

Kelsey Bagnall is currently Learning Supports Specialist for Rocky View Schools . She has taught in schools from Kindergarten to Grade 12 over the last 15 years. She obtained a Masters of Education in Special Education at the University of Alberta. Her passions include Inclusive Learning... Read More →

Saturday November 16, 2024 11:00am - 12:15pm MST
Canmore Collegiate High School (Room TBD)

11:45am MST

Lunch

Saturday November 16, 2024 11:45am - 1:45pm MST

Wildrose Ballroom - Coast Canmore Hotel

Saturday November 16, 2024 11:45am - 1:45pm MST
Wildrose Ballroom - Coast Canmore Hotel