Bethel Advance: Education Networking Event

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: $70 (limited to 25 partner schools/districts)

  • Three school representative 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: $100 (limited to 10 partner schools/districts)

  • 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 4:30-5:30pm. 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 to for career coaching 

Networking Opportunities 

• Up to 35 school partners, education leaders, Bethel leadership, teaching candidates, senior-level students, alumni, and educational organizations will be attending

Graduate School / CEU Information

• Information related to coursework, certificates, professional development, advanced degree options, and leadership training will be available