2026 Connecticut Workforce Summit: Reimagining Career Pathways

ABOUT THIS EVENT

The 2026 Connecticut Workforce Summit connects business, education, government, and nonprofit leaders to discuss rapidly evolving talent needs and the programs and initiatives that will create long-term, sustainable career pathways.

There will also be a session dedicated to Registered Apprenticeships.

Three Pathways, One System: Preparing Students Through Pre-Apprenticeships, Credentials 

Stamford Public Schools’ coordinated system of career-connected learning opportunities prepares high school students for employment in high‑demand fields. This session spotlights three real‑world pathway models—construction, healthcare, and hospitality—and demonstrates how a public school district can partner with training providers and community organizations to benefit students, employers, and the regional workforce. (Presenters: Dr. Claudia Berlage, Assistant Director of Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment, Stamford Public Schools; Simone Byron, President & Founder, Navigate Foundation; Miguel Fuentes, Union Carpenter, Carpenters Local 326; Daniel Kraus, Executive Director, Excel Academy; Adam Scianna, Teacher on Special Assignment for Career Pathways, Stamford Public Schools)