Indiana Career Readiness Conference

Bridging Classroom to Career

Practical. Timely. Yours!

Join 200+ PCC teachers, career coaches, school counselors, and Work-Based Learning educators from across the state for a day of focused learning, peer connection, and actionable strategies — right when Indiana’s career readiness landscape is changing most.

Thursday, July 23, 2026 · Indianapolis

The 2026 Indiana Career Readiness Conference is a dynamic, one-day professional learning experience designed for professionals delivering career instruction and guidance to Indiana students.

This conference serves as your central hub for:

Timely updates on career-related legislation and requirements
Indiana’s new graduation requirements
High-quality state and national resources to strengthen classroom-to-career pathways
And practical tools to support meaningful postsecondary planning for every learner

Join colleagues from across Indiana for focused learning, collaboration, and actionable strategies that connect classroom instruction to real-world opportunity.

Thurs, July 23, 2026 - 9:30am to 3:00 pm

Optional Pre-Conference begins at 8:15 AM; Lunch will be served mid day

Registration

$225 each through June 12 / $250 each after June 12 / $325 on-site registration

Ivy Tech Conference Center & Culinary Institute

2820 N Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46208

Keynote Speaker

Paul Ketcham, Assistant Secretary of Education for the State of Indiana

Preliminary Agenda

Coming Soon

PGPs

Professional Growth Points (PGPs) are available for this conference. Participants will receive documentation upon completion of the event and submission of a conference evaluation form.

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Keynote Speaker

Paul Ketcham

Paul Ketcham, Assistant Secretary of Education for the State of Indiana, will deliver the keynote address at the 2026 Indiana Career Readiness Conference!

Paul Ketcham brings a wealth of experience to this role, most recently as the 2025 Indiana Superintendent of the Year, where he worked to strengthen partnerships between industry, higher education, and local communities — making him a perfect fit for our conference theme of Bridging Classroom to Career.

In his current role, Ketcham works alongside Indiana Secretary of Education Dr. Katie Jenner to advance the state’s strategic priorities for K–12 and higher education, ensuring Indiana students are prepared for lifelong success. His keynote will focus on career readiness and workforce preparation — timely and essential topics for every educator and career professional in the room.

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to hear directly from one of Indiana’s top education leaders!

“We are honored to welcome Paul Ketcham as our keynote speaker and we are very excited for the insight and inspiration he will bring to this year’s conference.”