| 2023 NC3 Annual Leadership Summit Wednesday, July 19 - Friday, July 21, 2023 Gateway Technical College Sturtevant, Kenosha & Racine, Wisconsin |
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| We are excited to welcome you to NC3’s Annual Leadership Summit for 2023, which will be hosted at NC3’s founding school, Gateway Technical College.
The NC3 Annual Leadership Summit is a premier event that brings together education leaders and industry experts from across the world to share and plan the future of skills training. We hope you willl join us to connect with colleagues, discuss new industry initiatives, hear from fellow NC3 Leadership Schools, and learn how you can transform the future of skills training. |
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| Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Programming and events for new NC3 Leadership School members and/or new faculty of tenured member schools.
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Central Time: New Member Orientation
Located at the SC Johnson iMET Center
- NC3 Membership Overview
- Industry Partner Networking Activity
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Central Time: New Member Happy Hour
Located at the SC Johnson iMET Center
- A special event for new NC3 Leadership School members! Mingle with the NC3 team, NC3's Global Industry Partners, and other NC3 Leadership School colleagues.
*Appetizers and beverages provided by NC3
Thursday, July 20, 2023
Programming and events for new members and tenured members; everyone is encouraged to attend!
7:30 am - 5:00 pm Central Time: Day 1 of the Full Conference
Located at the Madrigrano Conference Center at Gateway's Kenosha Campus
- Opening Remarks
- Keynote Presentation
- Hands-on Learning Activities
- Inspirational Panel
- Hear From Your Peers Topic Tables
*Light breakfast and lunch provided by NC3
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Central Time: Networking Reception
Located at Gateway's Kenosha Campus
- Mingle with the NC3 team, NC3's Global Industry Partners, and other NC3 Leadership School colleagues.
*Appetizers and beverages provided by NC3
Friday, July 21, 2023
Programming and events for new members and tenured members; everyone is encouraged to attend!
Located at the Racine Campus Conference Center in the Racine Building
7:30 am - 2:00 pm Central Time: Day 2 of the Full Conference
- Inspirational Panels
- Hands-on Learning Activities
- Closing Remarks
*Light breakfast and lunch provided by NC3 |
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| OPTIONAL BENCHMARKING TOUR: Gateway Technical College is offering an optional benchmarking tour of a CTE Center of Excellence after our event on Friday, July 21. If you would like to participate in this complimentary tour, you will need to register for it specifically in our 2023 NC3 Annual Leadership Summit registration form. If/when you register for this optional campus tour, NC3 will connect you with the Gateway team.
Important Note: You must provide your own transportation for every component of this event including the optional benchmarking tour on Friday, July 21. |
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Day 2 of the Full Conference Panels At-A-Glance |
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| NC3 will be hosting 3 different panels during Day 2 of the Full Conference on Friday, July 21 and each attendee will be able to attend 1. Panel #1: Why Should I Care About Workforce Development? Panel #2: Using NC3 to Build Sustainable Bridges Between High Schools and Colleges
Panel #3: Show Me The Money! Where To Find It & How To Use It
Click here to learn more and view panel descriptions. |
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| Pre-registration is required for these panels and you must select one in your registration form if you're planning to attend our event on Friday, July 21. Topics will close once they hit capacity and will be removed from our registration form.
Important Note: Any panel topic with less than the minimum required number of registrants is subject to cancellation. In the case of a cancellation, registrants will be notified by email and will be given the option to choose another topic to attend. |
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Event Registration & Pricing |
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| Registration is required to attend the 2023 NC3 Annual Leadership Summit and registration will close on Friday, July 7, 2023.
Similar to previous years, we are adhering to a registration capacity and registration is available on a first-come-first-serve basis.
- Non-NC3 Leadership School Member registrations are $299 USD each.
- Local/Regional Industry Partner, Representative, or Distributor registrations are $299 USD each.
- Event Speakers & Panelists will receive complimentary registration.
Once you register, you will immediately receive an email with your registration form submission information. Please save this email for your records. Within 15 business days from the date you registered, you will also receive an invoice from NC3 if applicable. Payment is due 30 days prior to the event or immediately if registering within 30 days of the event and is non-refundable if cancellations are made within 30 days of the event. |
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Event Locations, Travel & Hotel Information |
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If you plan to attend the New Member Orientation on Wednesday, July 19, we recommend arriving in the Racine/Kenosha area on Tuesday, July 18. The Full Conference will begin at 7:30 am Central Time on Thursday, July 20 and if this will be the first day of the event you plan to attend, we recommend arriving in the Racine/Kenosha area on Wednesday, July 19. |
Airport Information: There are two airports near Gateway Technical College. |
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General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Apx. 25-minute drive (21 miles) to the iMet Center or an apx. 35-minute drive to either the Kenosha Campus (31 miles) or the Racine Campus (25 miles) |
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Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) Chicago, Illinois
Apx. 50-minute drive (56 miles) to the iMet Center, an apx. 55-minute drive (53 miles) to the Kenosha Campus, or an apx. 65-minute drive (65 miles) to the Racine Campus |
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Event location addresses, maps, and driving directions: |
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| SC Johnson iMET Center Auditorium
2320 Renaissance Blvd, Sturtevant, WI 53177
New Member Orientation and New Member Happy Hour on Wednesday, July 19
Driving Directions here |
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| Kenosha Campus Madrigrano Conference Center 3520 30th Avenue Kenosha, WI 53144
Full Conference Sessions and Activities on Thursday, July 20
Driving Directions here |
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| Racine Campus Conference Center 1001 S. Main Street Racine, WI 53403
Full Conference Sessions and Activities on Friday, July 21
Driving Directions here |
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Transportation: All attendees are responsible for their own transportation to the event. Please rent a car, if necessary. Parking is free on campus where the conference will be held; no parking permits will be required. |
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Hotel Reservations: Discounted room blocks are available to NC3 Annual Leadership Summit registrants for reservations between July 18 - 22, 2023 at the following hotels. Make your reservation as soon as possible because rooms will fill up quickly. All hotel blocks will close on June 21, 2023. |
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| SpringHill Suites 7653 125th Ave Kenosha, WI 53142
$129 per night + tax |
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| Wyndham Garden – Kenosha 5125 6th Ave. Kenosha, WI 53140
$129 - $139 per night + tax |
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| DoubleTree Pleasant Prairie 11800 108th Street Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158 $139 per night + tax |
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| DoubleTree Racine Harbourwalk 223 Gaslight Circle Racine WI, 53403
$139 - $149 per night + tax |
| or CALL (262) 632-7777 Refer to the “NC3 Leadership Summit” hotel block |
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| The Stella Hotel & Ballroom 5706 8th Avenue Kenosha, WI 53140
$169 per night + tax *Minimum 2 night stay
Reservations only available by phone
CALL (262) 842-2000 Refer to the “NC3 Leadership" hotel block |
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| Need an extended stay? If you plan to arrive before July 18 and/or to depart after July 22, please call the sales director of each hotel and mention the “NC3 Leadership Summit” hotel block to try to extend your stay. Block rates are not guaranteed for extended stays, but each hotel will do its best to accommodate you.
Are you an industry partner who will be staying in the Racine/Kenosha area between the NC3 Annual Leadership Summit and our Train-the-Trainer event at Gateway? If so, please let Haley Lechner know your planned arrival date and book your hotel in one of the hotel blocks listed on the TTT event microsite. |
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| Attire: Please dress in business casual and/or wear a school logo'd shirt.
Meals: We will be serving food and beverages on-site during this event as noted above. If you have any allergies and/or dietary restrictions we need to be aware of, please state them specifically in your registration form. |
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| Contact Ashley with general questions about the 2023 NC3 Annual Leadership Summit [email protected] | 760.782.5923 |
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| Contact Hannah about NC3 Membership benefits and/or if you're interested in joining the NC3 Network [email protected] | 608.220.7408 |
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| Contact Charlene about the 2023 NC3 Annual Leadership Summit invoicing and/or payment process
[email protected] | 262.237.0339
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