WA-ACTE 2026 Summer Conference

Name: Building Vision, Hope and Momentum with Future Pathway Alignment - Tips, tricks and tactics for driving student engagement with career pathways.
Start: 2026-08-03T13:00:00-0700
End: 2026-08-03T13:45:00-0700

Building Vision, Hope and Momentum with Future Pathway Alignment - Tips, tricks and tactics for driving student engagement with career pathways.

Monday August 3, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT

Meeting Room # 2

When thinking about their futures, students usually fall in one camp or the other. One is overly stressed out about making all the "right" decisions that lead to future success while the other is apathetic and questioning whether their efforts will even matter. The stress, anxiety and fear (either expressed or hidden) can be incredibly detrimental to their mental health.

Students need a better way to understand their unique skills and interests so they can align them to an industry and job type that leverages those traits. They need to embrace a growth mindset for the journey ahead and recognize that science supports a "Winding Path" on the way to job fulfillment.

We'll show you how employing the IDEAS Framework (Introspection/Design/Exploration/Adaptability/Service) gives students a way to take a deep breath, build a plan and connect the dots for their future to something more aligned with who they are and ultimately find more purpose, fulfillment and happiness along the way.

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Ryan Chun

Program Manager, Slingshot, Inc.

Ryan is an educator, innovator, and lifelong learner passionate about guiding individuals towards their purpose in life. With extensive experience in K-12 and higher education, he helps young adults navigate career decisions with confidence and authenticity. Ryan's passion for leadership... Read More →

Tyler Lafferty

Executive Director/Founder, Slingshot, Inc.

Tyler is the co-founder of three digital marketing agencies with clients including Amazon, AT&T, Nike, American Express and many others. For more than twenty-five years, he's also been following his own passion of helping students dream big and discover new career opportunities through... Read More →

Monday August 3, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT
Meeting Room # 2

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