Women in Leadership
Program Information
Session Dates and Locations for 2025-2026
October 9-10, 2025
Great Plains Technology Center
November 13-14, 2025
Eastern Oklahoma County Technology Center
December 11-12, 2025
Moore Norman Technology Center
January 15-16, 2026
ODCTE and Meridian Technology Center
February 12-13, 2026
Make-up Date, Location TBA
Registration Cost: $750
Beliefs
The founding women of this program believe that women in leadership roles have a desire and obligation to demonstrate leadership behaviors to their peers. In addition, we believe women leaders have a responsibility to assist in the development of leadership behaviors in their colleagues. Finally, we believe in creating a culture of courageous leaders; these leaders are the backbone of sustainable organizations.
Purpose
The purpose of the CareerTech Women in Leadership program is to create a professional learning community that will maximize leadership opportunities for women in CareerTech education.
Objectives
- Empower women in CTE to develop the strategies and skills to be more effective leaders.
- Provide opportunities to share leadership insights and compare experiences with women in CTE and their champions.
- Address organizational and personal challenges by women leaders.
Committee
Committee members: Kerry Sitton, Millisa Ellefson, Wendi Williams, Sara Collins
Committee Facilitator: Misty Toms
Committee advisor: Jeanette Capshaw
The CareerTech Women in Leadership application for 2025-26 will be available on August 6, 2025.