PCC Southwest to Host Inaugural Career and Technical Education Summit

The event aims to build relationships and strengthen pathways from education to careers.

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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Pueblo Community College Southwest will host the inaugural Southwest Career and Technical Education Summit on Friday, February 20th at its Mancos campus. The summit will bring together high school and college educators, industry representatives, and community partners to promote collaboration, strengthen career and technical education (CTE) programs, and address regional workforce needs.

Why it matters

The summit supports efforts to better prepare students for high-demand jobs by fostering partnerships between education and industry. CTE programs play a crucial role in developing the skilled workforce needed to meet regional economic demands.

The details

The summit will feature discussions, collaboration opportunities, breakout sessions, and an industry open house. Participants will work to build relationships, strengthen pathways from education to careers, and support CTE teaching.

  • The summit will take place on Friday, February 20, 2026.
  • Check-in will open at 8:00 AM, with the program starting at 8:30 AM.

The players

Pueblo Community College Southwest

A community college located in Mancos, Colorado that is hosting the inaugural Southwest Career and Technical Education Summit.

Caitrin Smith

The CTE Coordinator at Pueblo Community College Southwest who can be contacted for more information about the summit.

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What’s next

Details about the summit's agenda and speakers will be released at a later date.

The takeaway

By bringing together educators, industry leaders, and community partners, the Southwest Career and Technical Education Summit aims to strengthen CTE programs and better prepare students for high-demand jobs that support the regional economy.