Welcome CTE Leaders!
June 3-5, 2024
Younes Conference Center South, 416 W Talmadge Rd, Kearney, NE 68845
The NCE Conference is a professional development learning opportunity featuring national and state CTE leaders. The conference’s focus will be on addressing current and ongoing themes related to CTE instruction. The NCE Conference is sponsored by the Nebraska Department of Education, Nebraska Career Education, and in cooperation with the Association for Career and Technical Education of Nebraska.
Accommodations: A block of rooms have been reserved with a special conference rate. Please make reservations as soon as possible to secure the group rate. Use the code: Career Education Conference 2024.
Hotel Name: Comfort Inn
Street Address: 118 3rd Ave, Kearney, NE 68847
Phone: (308) 251-2722
Special Rate: $129.95
Hotel Name: Fairfield Inn
Street Address: 510 W Talmadge Rd, Kearney, NE 68845
Phone: (308) 236-4200
Special Rate: $134.95
Hotel Name: LaQuinta Inn & Suites
Street Address: 108 3rd Ave, Kearney, NE 68845
Phone: (308) 237-4400
Special Rate: $129.95
*You must call the hotel directly to book and receive the conference room rate. The hotels cannot be responsible for reservations made through any third party. Please note, that the website IS via a 3rd party. Rates quoted herein are per room, per night, and do not include applicable taxes.
Keynote Speaker
Rachael Mann is passionate about all things related to education, technology, and science. She believes in the importance of shaping the educational philosophies and spaces of today by looking toward the innovations of tomorrow. Rachael is an international keynote speaker at conferences and events across the globe. She speaks and writes about disruptive technology, education, and careers. She is the author of The Spaces You Will Go, The CTSO Competition Companion, and coauthor of Martians in Your Classroom.
Rachael holds an MA in educational leadership and has 14 years of classroom teaching experience. Ms. Mann’s experience includes her work as the Network to Transform Teaching State Director, the Professional Learning Director of STEM, and the Arizona State Director for Educators Rising. She is a founding member of the Council on the Future of Education and serves on national boards that are dedicated to ensuring that young people are future-ready. Rachael is listed in the Top 30 Global Gurus in Education.
From professional growth to motivational talks to workshops, Rachael loves to inspire audiences to think bigger and dream beyond.