Bethel Advance: Education Networking Event - Partner Registration

Bethel University Education Undergraduate and Graduate Programs are jointly hosting a unique opportunity for all current and future education professionals. Current students, Bethel alumni, and Bethel partner schools will engage in professional development, networking, job/career opportunities or interviews, and career counseling resources. Whether you are seeking new teachers or not, this is a great opportunity to network and learn from other colleagues in the field of education.

**This is an invitation-only event for our valued partner schools (we have limited space), so please do not share this registration.

New this year, we will have two registration options for our School Partners:

• Option A: $40 (limited to 18 partner schools/districts) | This option includes:

  • Three school representatives in attendance

  • One 6’x8’ space with one rectangular table and two chairs; feel free to bring any standup displays, handouts, or other marketing/promotional materials for your school

  • Food and refreshments for all representatives

  • Networking time with senior-level teacher candidates, student teachers, alumni, education leaders, Bethel faculty, and colleagues

• Option B: $75 (limited to 10 partner schools/districts) | This option includes:

  • All items in Option A, plus:

    • Two more additional school representatives, up to five total

    • Additional private interview/conference room (may be located on a different floor) with interview table and four chairs from 6-7:30 p.m.

Event Schedule—School Partners

• 4:45-5:30 p.m. | District/School Set-up
  • School representatives will have time to set up their event/table space and enjoy light fare and refreshments in advance of the networking time
  • Professional development opportunities will be running from 4:30-5:30 p.m. A separate registration will be emailed to share with interested staff.
• 5:30-6 p.m. | Food and Refreshments
  • A time for guests, school partners, alumni, teacher candidates, and faculty to eat while casually networking and conversing
• 6-7:30 p.m. | Event Opportunities
  • Career Coaching and Conversations—Bethel Career Development & Calling will be on hand for career coaching
  • Networking Opportunities—28 school partners, education leaders, Bethel leadership, teaching candidates, senior-level students, alumni, and educational organizations will be in attendance
  • Graduate School/CEU Information—Information related to coursework, certificates, professional development, advanced degree options, and leadership training will be available

This is an invitation-only event for our school partners. We will be taking reservations through our registration system and will only be able to accept 28 schools. Confirmation of school partner participation will be sent by Monday, February 10, 2025. If we exceed the available space, we will inform school partners as soon as possible and hope they will consider attending future events.​​​​​​​