Wednesday, November 4

11:30 a.m.     Arrive at Middle Bucks Institute of Technology (lunch provided)

5:00 p.m.       Dinner on your own (overnight in Willow Grove, PA)

Thursday, November 5

8:30 a.m.       Arrive at Bucks County Technical High School

AFTERNOON TOUR OPTIONS

Participants will choose ONE of the following afternoon tour options.

OPTION 1 – Honeywell Industry Tour

11:15 a.m.   Travel to Horsham, PA

12:00 p.m.   Arrival at Honeywell Industry Tour (lunch provided)

                     Participants must have a valid passport and their original birth certificate to

                     participate in the Honeywell Industry Tour.

OPTION 2 – Western Montgomery Career and Technology Center

11:15 a.m.   Travel to Royersford, PA

12:00 p.m.   Arrival at Western Montgomery Career and Technology Center (lunch provided)

5:00 p.m.       Dinner on your own (overnight in Willow Grove, PA)

Friday, November 6

8:00 a.m.       Arrive at Eastern Center for Arts and Technology

11:00 a.m.     Travel Home

ACCOMODATIONS

A block of rooms has been reserved for each night of the Study Tour. Participants are responsible for making their own hotel reservations.

Wednesday and Thursday, November 4 – 5, 2026

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Philadelphia Horsham     $119 per night

2440 Maryland Road, Willow Grove, PA  19090

To make reservations, book online. The deadline for reservations is October 7, 2026.

Pathways to Career Readiness:  An Education

and Workforce Development Symposium

February 9-10, 2027   ●   Hershey Lodge and Convention Center, Hershey, PA

Students entering the workforce of tomorrow will face challenges much different than workers of the past. These challenges will impact new workers whether they enter the workforce directly from high school or after earning a two- or four-year degree.  Schools and workforce agencies must work to develop new pathways to help students.  Local, state, and national leaders will present best practices to help students be career ready.

TENTATIVE AGENDA

Tuesday, February 9, 2027

    7:30 am  - 5:00 pm      Registration

10:30 am  - 11:30 am     Welcome with Exhibitors

11:30 am  - 1:15 pm      CTE Celebration Luncheon

    1:30 pm  - 4:45 pm      Breakout Sessions

    5:00 pm  - 6:00 pm      Reception with Exhibitors

Wednesday, February 10, 2027

    7:00 am  -    8:00 am    Breakfast

    8:00 am  -    9:00 am    General Session

    9:15 am  -  12:00 pm    Breakout Sessions

REGISTRATION

                PACTA Members                    $350 per person

                Non-Members                        $425 per person

                One day registration       $225 per person