ETC School-to-Workforce Symposium 2026

Monday, November 9, 2026 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown Nashville, Tennessee
Light breakfast available beginning at 8:00 a.m.

ETC School-to-Workforce Symposium

Connect the school-to-workforce ecosystem.

Hosted by the Ed-Tech Collaboratory (ETC), the Symposium will bring together state education leaders, philanthropic partners, standards and technology organizations, and other key partners working across the school-to-workforce ecosystem.

The morning will introduce and explore the emerging ETC School-to-Workforce Strategy—a shared approach to connecting the data, standards, infrastructure, tools, and partnerships needed to help states better connect K–12 education, postsecondary pathways, credentials, and workforce opportunities. Participants will build a shared understanding of the strategy, explore where their organizations fit, identify opportunities for collaboration, and provide input that will help shape the work ahead.

About ETC

Collaboration for modern state data ecosystems.

The Ed-Tech Collaboratory (ETC) is a collaborative movement across state departments of education, working together to drive impactful design of state education data ecosystems. By facilitating collaboration around interoperable tools and data standards, ETC members build replicable models for state data systems—improving student outcomes and operational efficiency along the way.

ETC's work spans key initiatives shaping the future of state data infrastructure: mapping the journey from education to workforce, strengthening data governance, navigating AI and emerging technologies, and helping states connect teachers with high-quality, standards-aligned instructional content.

If you're looking to modernize your state's data ecosystem and connect with peers tackling the same challenges, ETC is where that work happens.

Agenda at a glance

A focused morning together.

Monday, November 9 is designed to build shared understanding of the emerging ETC School-to-Workforce Strategy and identify opportunities for collaboration across the school-to-workforce ecosystem.

Monday 9 Nov 2026
Arrive + connect 8:00 a.m. Light breakfast and networking Breakfast is available before the program begins.
Main program 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. ETC School-to-Workforce Symposium A collaborative working session focused on the emerging strategy and opportunities ahead.
Stay + continue 12:00 p.m. Lunch Lunch is included for all Symposium participants.
You are welcome to stay for the Summit opening sessions. The Symposium takes place immediately before the start of the 2026 Ed-Fi Alliance Summit. Even if you are not staying for the full Summit, Symposium participants are welcome to attend the Summit’s opening sessions on the afternoon of Monday, November 9.
Hotel + travel

Stay where Summit happens.

ETC Symposium attendees may use the same hotel room block as Ed-Fi Alliance Summit attendees at the Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown. The discounted group rate is $249 per night, plus applicable taxes and fees.

Limited rooms still available!
A handful of rooms remain at the discounted Summit group rate of $249 per night, plus applicable taxes and fees. Availability is limited and rooms are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Need a room? Contact [email protected] for availability and reservation details.
Host hotel

Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown

623 Union Street · Nashville, TN 37219

Discounted nightly rate$249 + taxes & fees
Room blockEd-Fi Alliance Summit 2026
AvailabilityLimited rooms remaining
Hotel check-in3:00 PM
Hotel check-out11:00 AM
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