Nebraska Career and Technical Education Conference 2026: Full Schedule

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1:00pm CDT

Robotics

Monday June 8, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT

This is a presentation on the state of Robotics teams in Nebraska. It will include a discussion of what different leagues exist, how to start a team, success stories from around the state and information on what is being done to grow the robotics ecosystem.

Speakers

Wes Wildes

Chris Holtzclaw

Eric Zhou

Angel Bhandari

Lara Blume

Jordan Klute

Vice Chair of Technology, NEMAC

JORDAN KLUTE is the President of Klute, a third generation family owned business specializing in steel fabrication for substations and transmission lines used by electric utilities. Under his leadership, Klute has seen tremendous growth and is now one of the largest substation steel... Read More →

Carrie Rise

Monday June 8, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Diamond 7

Skilled & Technical Sciences Communication & Information Systems Administrators

2:00pm CDT

Bringing Accounting to Life Through Stories: A Practical Approach

Monday June 8, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT

Diamond 7

Speakers

Sean Crevier

Business Ed Teacher / Instructional Tech Consultant, Crev Ed Design

Sean began teaching business classes in 1999, after leaving the technology consulting world. He currently teaches Accounting, Personal Finance, & Intro to Business. In addition to his role in the classroom, Sean serves on the ACTE National Bylaws Committee and also works as an educational... Read More →

Monday June 8, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Diamond 7

Business Marketing & Management Communication & Information Systems

3:00pm CDT

Remixing an Alternative CTE Program (The Story of Bay High)

Monday June 8, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT

Diamond 7

Our foundational goal for this session is to tell the story of Bay High: where it began, where it is now, and where it is going. Bay High was created to be a different approach to education, and there have been incredible moments of impact. Teachers will share highlights and lowlights from the past four years with the goal of inspiring attendees to celebrate and rethink the learning experiences in their classrooms. We hope it is a collaborative and engaging session!

Speakers

Brent Jarosz

Business Teacher, Bay High Focus Program

Brent Jarosz is a business teacher at Bay High Focus Program in Lincoln, NE. Bay High is a private-public partnership between The Bay (nonprofit community center) and Lincoln Public Schools, founded with the mission to provide creative, entrepreneurial-minded students with the tools... Read More →

Ethan Carlson

Business Teacher, Bay High Focus Program

Ethan is a business teacher at Bay High Focus Program in Lincoln, NE. Bay High is a private-public partnership between The Bay (nonprofit community center) and Lincoln Public Schools. Founded with the mission to provide creative, entrepreneurial-minded students with the tools, access... Read More →

Monday June 8, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Diamond 7

Cross Career Field Administrators Agriculture Food & Natural Resources Business Marketing & Management Communication & Information Systems Health Sciences Human Sciences & Education School Counselors Skilled & Technical Sciences

1:00pm CDT

2:00pm CDT

3:00pm CDT

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