About

About the Conference

The TRENDS Conference is designed by faculty and staff who are passionate about career and technical college education. This event serves as a mechanism for community college professionals and stakeholders to share best practices in teaching and learning, educational modalities, equipment and facilities, working with industry partners, program outcomes, experiential learning, student access, recruitment, and success, diversity and inclusion initiatives, and many more! It is funded by the Michigan Occupational Deans Administrative Council and the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, Workforce Development. It takes multiple individuals, from a variety of educational backgrounds, to make this conference succeed. Here’s a little more information about them.

Interested in Becoming a Committee Member?

Interested in participating as a Trends Conference committee member?
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MODAC

The Michigan Occupational Deans Administrative Council exists to promote and support community college education for the state of Michigan. MODAC created the Trends in Occupational Studies Conference over 35 years ago and continues to play a vital role in it’s continued success.

MACET

The mission of the Michigan Association of Continuing Education and Training is to lead the transformation and integration of workforce development, economic development, continuing education, and community services in Michigan.