🎤 Keynote Speaker Spotlight | 2026 COE Annual Meeting
We're pleased to highlight Dr. Kirk A. Nooks, President and CEO of the Council on Occupational Education (COE), who will deliver the keynote address during General Session II on Wednesday, November 11, in Atlanta, Georgia!
The 2026 COE Annual Meeting is just around the corner, and we're pleased to introduce Todd Nesloney, who will kick off this year's gathering as our opening keynote speaker during General Session on Tuesday, November 10, in Atlanta, Georgia!
Presidential Leadership in Motion | TCAT Dickson
On October 26, 2026, Dr. Kirk A. Nooks, President and CEO of the Council on Occupational Education, visited Tennessee College of Applied Technology Dickson in, as part of his Presidential Leadership in Motion Tour.
On October 23, 2026, COE President and CEO Dr. Kirk A. Nooks delivered the keynote address at Concorde Career College’s Fall Commencement, held at Greater Imani Church, The Cathedral of Faith, in Memphis, Tennessee.
🌟 Meet Our 2026 Annual Meeting Thought Partners!
The Council on Occupational Education (COE) is proud to recognize the 11 Thought Partners supporting this year’s Annual Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia!
#COE2026 #COEAnnualMeeting #ThoughtPartners #CareerAndTechnicalEducation
🚨 FINAL CALL! REGISTRATION & HOTEL BLOCK CLOSE TODAY!
Today, October 23, is your LAST chance to register for COE's 2026 Annual Meeting and secure your room within the conference hotel block!
🔗 Visit council.org/events/ to register and book your hotel today!
🚨 REGISTRATION EXTENDED!
There's still time to join us! Registration for COE's 2026 Annual Meeting has been extended through Friday, October 23, at 11:59 PM!
🔗 Register Now: council.org/events/
We look forward to seeing you in Atlanta!
💗 Walking with Purpose, Making Strides for a Cure!
On Saturday, October 17, 2026, Council on Occupational Education (COE) staff members joined the Atlanta community for the 26th Greater Atlanta Race for the Cure at Lenox Square Mall in Atlanta, Georgia.
#COE #RaceForTheCure
📍 Presidential Leadership in Motion | Kingston, Washington
COE President and CEO Dr. Kirk A. Nooks concluded his Presidential Leadership in Motion Tour in Washington with a visit to Northwest Laborers-Employers Training Trust Fund in Kingston.
The 2026 Institutional Annual Report is officially open in EDvera! Member institutions are encouraged to begin the reporting process early and familiarize themselves with this year’s updates.
📅 Submission Deadline: December 15, 2026
📍 Seattle, Washington | Presidential Leadership in Motion Tour
The next stop on COE's Presidential Leadership in Motion Tour brought Dr. Kirk A. Nooks, President and CEO, to the Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE) in Seattle, Washington, on October 14.
COE is continuing to strengthen accreditation practices through professional collaboration, staff development, and specialized training!
🔗 Read more about these recent activities: council.org/news/
#COE #Accreditation #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #ProfessionalDevelopment
COE President and CEO Dr. Kirk A. Nooks kicked off the Oregon portion of his Presidential Leadership in Motion Tour with a visit to UA Local 290 College of Mechanical Systems & Technology in Tualatin, Oregon, on October 13.
#COE #LeadershipInMotion #PresidentialTour
📢 YOUR FEEDBACK MATTERS: 2026 ANNUAL MEETING ACTION ITEMS
The Council on Occupational Education invites you to review and provide feedback on proposed updates and initiatives. The 30-day review period is open through November 7, 2026.
Visit: council.org/news/2026-action…
📢 UPCOMING COE WEBINARS!
Join us for two upcoming webinars featuring institutional leaders sharing practical strategies, valuable insights, and lessons learned to strengthen accreditation readiness.
Read The Councilor council.org/news/ to get more information.
🚨 HOTEL BLOCK CLOSING OCTOBER 17!
Planning to attend COE’s 2026 Annual Meeting? Don’t miss your opportunity to secure accommodations at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta Downtown before the official conference hotel block closes on October 17!
🚨 TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO SAVE $105!
Time is up! ⏰ Today, October 9, is your FINAL chance to register for COE’s 2026 Annual Meeting at the $795 rate before registration increases to $900!
The Presidential Leadership in Motion Tour made its first stop in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on September 22, 2026, at the Finishing Trades Institute of the Mid-Atlantic Region!
Read the full article at council.org/news/
That’s a wrap on The CAO Advantage: Strategy, Service, and Success!
On September 23–24, 75 Chief Administrative Officers joined COE virtually for the CAO Fall Workshop, a two day experience designed around the issues, responsibilities, and decisions CAOs are navigating every day.
