The 2018 National conference "Closing the Skills Gap--Partnerships that Work" 

Kenosha, Wisconsin-Doubletree Hotel and Gateway Technical College sites.

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Double Tree Pleasant Prairie

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ATEA conferences consistently deliver on skill development, technical trends that effect technical education, national and regional experiences that move economies and education forward, sharing of best practice and building professional relationships adding to productivity, team strength and job satisfaction.  

Wednesday March 21

The conference starts with lunch in the Trade Show, tours of business, industry and health care in southeastern Wisconsin,  and in the evening the ATEA national awards dinner with  presentations by Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch and Wisconsin Technical System President, Dr. Morna K. Foy.

Thursday March 22

President's Panel:" Pathways and Partnerships": Beth Armseth, Principal, Lakeview Technology Academy; Dr. Bob Meyer, Chancellor UW-Stout; Clark Coco, Dean Washburn Tech, KS; and Al Bunshaft, SVP Global Initiatives, Dassault Systemes, Americas.

4 hour workshops at different Gateway sites

5 Pathway Choices

There are 5 technical Pathway workshops: Transportation; Mechatronics, Healthcare, IT and Sustainable energy.  Each will include a presentation on the  "Gateway Pathway"  --how Gateway works with business, industry and the community.  Conference attendees can select the tour and workshop or a tour that is different than the workshop topic.   Some workshops will award a certificate.

There will be an opportunity for graduate credit through the University of Wisconsin-Stout.  Information is on the National Conference Schedule below:

HOTELS--ask for ATEA conference rate

Candlewood Suites

Hampton Inn Kenosha