The Career Technology Education Council (CTEC) Annual Conference: Full Schedule

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9:00am PST

Saturday November 7, 2026 9:00am - 10:45am PST

Limited Capacity seats available

This session introduces participants to basic crochet stitches and simple amigurumi techniques. Educators will have time to practise foundational skills, begin a small project, and consider how crochet can support creativity, fine-motor development, mindfulness, and classroom community.

Speakers

Joy Santos

Joy Santos is an instructor in multiple departments at a polytechnic college in Edmonton, Alberta. With Bachelor's Degrees in Biological Sciences, Mechanical Engineering and a PhD in Medicine. Joy values multidisciplinary learning and are passionate about creating meaningful and unconventional... Read More →

Saturday November 7, 2026 9:00am - 10:45am PST
Wolverine Room - Coast Hotel

MDC- Media Design and Communication Arts, CTF

11:00am PST

The Pension Playbook: Win Your Retirement

LIMITED

Saturday November 7, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PST

Wolverine Room - Coast Hotel

Limited Capacity seats available

Unlock the clarity and confidence every educator deserves. In this session, you’ll discover how your pension fits into your full retirement strategy and how smart planning can boost your tax efficiency, increase your financial flexibility, and help you build a meaningful legacy for your family. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re truly making the most of your pension, this session will give you the bigger picture you’ve been missing.

Speakers

Mike Ong-Padilla

World Financial Group

Exiting the O&G industry due the pandemic, Mike turned the twin career of educating people in financial literacy into a fulltime career. Married with 3 kids he felt that there had to be more that could be done to get ahead. He and his family were introduced to strategies to more... Read More →

Saturday November 7, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PST
Wolverine Room - Coast Hotel

BIT - Business, Admin, Finance and IT

The Career Technology Education Council (CTEC) Annual Conference

9:00am PST

Joy Santos

11:00am PST

Mike Ong-Padilla

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