WORKFORCE PATHWAYS SUMMIT 2026
Equipping Today’s Workforce for Tomorrow’s Impact
Presented and Sponsored by Adult Work Experience (AWE), a nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting businesses, workforce partners, and individuals to expand employment opportunities and strengthen our local workforce.
The Workforce Pathways Summit brings employers, workforce organizations, training programs, educators, and community partners together to share resources, expertise, and connections that support the successful hiring, training, and employment of individuals with disabilities.
- October 2, 2026
- 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Entrepreneur High School, 26655 Highland Avenue, Highland, CA 92346
- Community Businesses & Employers
- Workforce & Training Partners
- Community Organizations
- Families
- Educators
Explore. Connect. Discover.
Your future starts here.
Discovering Future Possibilities
Why This Event Matters
Everyone deserves the opportunity to explore their strengths, build confidence, and discover meaningful employment pathways for the future.
The Workforce Pathways Summit brings employers, workforce organizations, training programs, educators, and community partners together to share resources, expertise, and connections that support the successful hiring, training, and employment of individuals with disabilities.
This event is designed to connect participants, families, regional center partners, employers, and community organizations to create practical opportunities for employment readiness, hands-on work experience, and long-term workforce success.
Why Employers Should Attend
The Summit brings workforce resources together in one place, giving employers direct access to organizations offering training, hiring support, coaching, workforce incentives, and other resources that can help businesses successfully hire, train, and support individuals with disabilities.
Find Your Place
Choose Your Path
However you connect with our community, there’s a place for you at the Summit.
Educators & Support Staff
Connect with employers and workforce partners to strengthen pathways from education to meaningful employment.
Community Organizations
Share programs, expertise, and resources that support inclusive workforce development and employment.
Local Businesses & Employers
Connect with workforce partners and discover training, hiring support, incentives, and resources available to your organization.
Explore Opportunities
What to Expect
Showcase Displays
Explore programs, services, innovations, and workforce solutions shared by participating organizations and community partners.
Community Resources
Connect directly with organizations offering workforce, training, employment, and community resources.
Interactive Opportunities
Participate in demonstrations, discussions, and learning opportunities focused on workforce development and inclusive employment.
Employer Connections
Connect with businesses, workforce organizations, and community partners working to strengthen inclusive employment.
Workforce Pathways
Learn about training programs, workforce resources, and opportunities that support long-term success for your organization.
Join The Experience
Ready to Attend?
Join employers, workforce organizations, training partners, educators, families, and community partners for a day of information, resources, networking, and meaningful connection.
Interested in Becoming a Vendor or Sponsor?
Showcase your business, organization, program, or services while supporting students, families, and workforce opportunities in the community.
Connect with talented adults and young adults, promote community engagement, and help build meaningful career pathways for individuals with disabilities and hidden talents.
PRESENTED BY
Adult Work Experience (AWE)
AWE is a nonprofit dedicated to connecting a vibrant, eager workforce with local employers who can provide meaningful, real-world work experience.
Participating Organizations
In Collaboration
Plan Your Visit
Event Details
DATE
October 2, 2026
TIME
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Check-in begins at 8:00 AM
LOCATION
Entrepreneur High School, 26655 Highland Avenue, Highland, CA 92346
QUESTIONS
info@connectca.org (866) 938-6692
Connecting Students, Families, and Opportunities
The Workforce Pathways Summit helps create meaningful connections between community businesses & employers, workforce & training partners, families, educators, and community organizations while supporting employment success and lifelong opportunity.