YOUNG MEMBER EVENTS

Date/Time: Sunday, June 28th, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Description: All students are invited to participate in this mystery design challenge created by your peers! Students will compete in a team design challenge for prize money. No registration necessary. Teams will be formed on the day of the challenge and consist of students from different schools and ITE districts. Participation and placement will help earn points for your school towards winning the Student Chapter Annual Meeting Award!

More Info: Visit the James H. Kell Award webpage, or e-mail the Western District Student Funding and Initiatives Chair, William Andrews.

Date/Time: Sunday, June 28th, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Description: All students, student chapter leaders, faculty advisors, and professional liaisons are invited to join in a discussion on best practices for student chapters. Topics will include chapter activities, fundraising, and recruitment efforts. Come to share your own ideas or learn what other chapters are doing in the Western District – together we can help each other be the best chapters in ITE!

Date/Time: Sunday, June 28th, 5:30 – 7:30 PM

Description: The Get Acquainted Social is a great way to meet and mingle with both professionals and other students from the Western District.

Young Professional Workshop
Date: Monday, June 29th, 3:00 – 4:30 PM

Description: Join other young professionals in an interactive workshop designed to foster valuable connections. This structured event features short, timed conversations, giving participants the opportunity to expand networks and practice conversational interview skills in a fun, engaging environment. Bring a resume if you want it reviewed – optional but encouraged!

Young Professional Happy Hour
Date: Monday, June 29th, 4:30 – 5:30 PM

Description: Join us for a young professional happy hour at the annual meeting! Relax, share experiences, and network with fellow young professionals in a casual and welcoming atmosphere. This event is intended for young professionals working in the industry, ages 21-35.  For more information, please email the Western District Career Guidance Chair, Henry Hammel.

Career Start Panel
Date: Tuesday, June 30th, 10:00 – 11:30 AM

Description: Get firsthand career insights from a panel of experienced professionals. Ask questions on everything from job searching to early career growth, and gain practical knowledge to kickstart your journey.

Student Chapter Best Practices Workshop
Date: Tuesday, June 30th, 1:30 – 3:00 PM

Description: Workshop with current and past student chapter leaders to develop a set of best practices for ITE Western District student chapters.

Date/Time: Points awarded throughout the conference; the winning chapter will be announced at the States Luncheon on Wednesday, July 1st.

Description: An overall Annual Meeting Award will be presented to the student chapter who has the highest participation and performance at the annual meeting. Points will be awarded for general attendance, participation in student events, and volunteering throughout the conference. Points do not rely solely on which chapter has the most attendees!