Friday, October 10, 2025
Desert Willow Conference Center, Phoenix
9:15 – 9:45 am
| Room | Description |
|---|---|
| BALLROOM | Washington Update (Tom Netting, CSPEN) |
9:45 – 10:45 am
| Room | Description |
|---|---|
| BRITTLEBRUSH | WIOA: High Impact Training Programs (Rachael Tashbook, Janice Garza, OEO with AZDES) |
| CHIA | Career Services Powered by AI (Jessica Pierce, Career Connectors) |
| DESERT STAR | Eliminate the Hate at Work with AI (Jeri Prochaska, Conext and Kristen Torres) |
| GOLDEN POPPY | Legal Hot Topics (Jessica High, Duane Morris and Tom Netting, TEN Government Strategies) |
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
| Room | Description |
|---|---|
| BRITTLEBRUSH | Partnerships: Educational Institutions and ARIZONA@WORK (Gina Castleberry, Ancora HS) |
| CHIA | Scholarships and Wraparound Support for Students (Kate Hoffman and Courtney Fauss, Earn to Learn) |
| DESERT STAR | Building Narratives That Inspire Purpose and Belonging (Chase Lane and Mitchell Sauve, LT Agency) |
| GOLDEN POPPY | AZPPSE and AI for Regulatory Processes (Kevin LaMountain and Jacqueline Rome, AZPPSE) |
12:15 – 1:45 pm
| Lunchtime Keynote: Leadership and Teacher of the Year Award Life Long Learning Awards Luncheon |
2:00 – 3:00 pm
| Room | Description |
|---|---|
| BRITTLEBRUSH | Data Driven Audience Strategy at Every Stage (Jordan Schuster, Tyler Fridley, Colling Media) |
| CHIA | Beyond the Crisis: Private Lending Opportunities Amid Rising Student Loan Defaults (Norman Rodriguez, Yrefy) |
| DESERT STAR | Stakeholder Strategies for Stellar Performance (Dr. Mal Owen) |
| GOLDEN POPPY | Working with Accreditors: (ABHES. ACCET, ACCSC, COE, DEAC) moderated by Tom Netting, CSPEN |
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