The Conference registration fees are as follows:
General Registration $495
State Team Members*** $395
***State Team Members will be sent a link and password by their State Team Leaders.
One Day Registration
Wednesday Only: $175
Thursday Only: $250
Friday Only: $175
What are the Pre-Conference Activities?
The Pre-Conference activities are optional events to help supplement your conference experience. Currently, we are offering a choice of 4 field trips and one Pre-Conference.
Field Trips:
Utah Aerospace Pathways
The Utah Aerospace Pathways program provides high school students with the opportunity to graduate with a certificate in aerospace manufacturing and to begin an aerospace manufacturing career. Students also participate in a paid internship during their senior year. The partnership includes K-12, Salt Lake Community College and several industry partners, including Boeing. On this field trip you'll learn how the program came to fruition and the impact it's having on the aerospace industry. Cost $35
Silicon Slopes
Travel to Lehi's 'Silicon Slopes' to visit Utah's cluster of hundreds of information technology, software development, and hardware manufacturing firms and learn about Utah's Information Tech Pathways program. The trip will include a panel presentation with representatives from various IT firms and a tour of Adobe's digital marketing division's new campus. Cost $35
Utah Diesel Technician Pathways
In response to projections of more than 2,000 vacancies in well-paid jobs along the Wasatch Front, the Utah Diesel Technician Pathways program is designed to provide students a direct pathway from high school and college to the workforce. During this field trip you will hear from representatives of Canyons School District, Salt Lake Community College and two major industry partners (Cummins Rocky Mountain and Komatsu Equipment Corporation.) Join us as we tour facilities that house millions of dollars of tools and equipment and state-of-the-art technology including 3,500 horsepower engines and 100-ton haul trucks. Cost $35
Pre-Conference Workshop:
Developing a College and Career Pathways System
To develop a local or regional Pathways System, leaders from education, business and community-based organizations come together to explore and build common vision and action strategies for career-connected learning. During this special pre-conference workshop, Hans Meeder from the National Center for College and Career Transitions (NC3T.com) will help you understand the essential tools and processes to get a pathways initiative started or re-booted. This session focuses on identifying the six key components of a pathways system, uncovering local assets and gaps, assessing regional workforce needs, forming a community-wide leadership structure, framing a comprehensive career development model, creating meaningful pathway programs of study, engaging the business community, and developing an actionable phase-by-phase plan for implementation. There will also be a special section of the workshop devoted to state leadership policy and strategies to foster and support local pathways coalitions. Attendees also receive a free copy of Mr. Meeder’s book, The Power and Promise of Pathways. Cost $50
How do I pay for my Conference registration?
Payments can be made by credit card, purchase order, or check. Payment by credit card is due at the time you register online. Payment by purchase orders are due by the opening of the conference at 2:00 PM on May 30th.
Purchase Orders:
Please make checks out to Arizona State University. For questions regarding purchase orders, please contact Chris Crisci at chris.crisci@asu.edu. Payment is due prior to the start of the conference.
Checks can be mailed to:
OKED Finance
Arizona State University
6960 S. Mill Avenue, Ste. 303
Tempe, AZ 85287-5611
Please make a note that the check is for the Western Pathways Conference.
Your confirmation email will have an option on the right hand side to generate an invoice.
What is a State Team?
State Teams work collectively and collaboratively to develop a State Action Plan for improving education and workforce development. These plans must be realistic and achievable and will be revisited in future conferences to check on progress made. State Team Members are key stakeholders in the state, including, but not limited to, leaders from chambers of commerce, workforce boards, universities, community colleges, Governor’s staff, Education Committee Chairs, industry associations, school districts, foundations, nonprofits, etc. State Teams coordinate prior to the Conference, develop their State Action Plan during the Conference, and maintain momentum after the Conference by working together to implement the action items. How do I become a State Team Member? You can sign up on the Global Pathways Institute website or be recruited by a State Team Leader.
I am a State Team Member and plan to register during Early Bird Registration Tier 1 or Tier 2. Do I still receive the $50 Early Bird discount?
Only one discount can be credited to your registration fee. State Team Members do not receive an additional discount for registering early and should register using the discount code provided to them by their State Team Leader.
Where can I see the conference agenda and speaker list?
The Conference agenda will be updated periodically on the Global Pathways Institute Website and at www.westernpathwaysconference.com.
What is the Conference hotel?
Hilton Salt Lake City Center
255 South West Temple
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Phone: 801-328-2000
Are hotel rooms secured automatically or do I need to make a reservation?
Hotel rooms are not secured automatically. You can make a reservation by using the contact information and/or link below:
Reserve Online
https://aws.passkey.com/gt/216252361?gtid=1028e4023390760047ff011b561beb99
Call 801-328-2000
(Reference Western Pathways to receive the discounted room rate)
Do I receive a hotel discount?
The Conference's discounted rate room block has SOLD OUT but rooms are still available at the rate of $219+ per night.
Alternatively, the Holiday Inn Express (across the street from the Conference hotel) is offering Conference attendees a discounted room rate of $129+ per night. When booking a room there, please ask for the Western Pathways Conference rate. 206 South West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, 801-521-9500. How do I get a discount code if I am a sponsor?
Your organization should have received their discount code in an email. If you are still unsure, use the contact information on the first page or at the end of this document to secure the discount code.
What does my registration include?
Registration includes five meals, one evening reception, and all three days of the conference.
Who can I contact if I need additional assistance?
Global Pathways Institute at Arizona State University
Phone:480-884-1518
Email: globalpathways@asu.edu
