The 2018 Western Pathways Conference was uniquely focused on an issue central to the future of our economy and society: how can we build an education and workforce development system that will prepare ALL young adults for careers leading to economic independence? This will be an action oriented conference in which teams from the participating states will work together to develop plans for addressing such issues as the skills gap, strengthening connections between business and education, providing high-quality career development and career pathways, and much more. The Western Pathways Conference attracts national leaders from business, education, government and philanthropy to share knowledge, experience, ideas, and best practices.

The Western Pathways Conference focuses on innovative and effective solutions to the most pressing challenges in education and workforce development.

MAY 8-10, 2019
DoubleTree by Hilton Portland | Portland, Oregon

MAY 30 – JUNE 1, 2018
HILTON SALT LAKE CITY CENTER | SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
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Thank You to Our Exhibitors
Break Out Sessions- Presentations
Skills are essential_Joe Barela
The Future of Employer Engagement in Connecting Work and Learning_Manny Lamarre
Quality Assurance for Industry Certifications_Leo Reddy
Opening Overview_William Symonds
Creating Effective Competency-Based Education Guide
Wisconsin Career Development Efforts
Opening Keynote- Sync Our Signals_Martin Scaglione
National Career Development Association_David Reile
Improving Statewide Career Development Efforts_Sheila Arredondo
Access through Affordability and Confidence BYU_Clark Gilbert
Back to the Future- Education and Workforce Working Together Then and Now_ JD Hoye
Born to Build Gallup_Todd Johnson
Career Readiness Credentials- A Value-Added Strategy_Andy Ridley

MAY 11 – 13, 2017
Denver Marriott City Center | Denver, Colorado
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MAY 2 – 4, 2018
Scottsdale, Arizona
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