NITIC at HI-TEC 2025: Connection, Collaboration & Momentum in Minneapolis
NITIC was proud to participate in the 2025 High Impact Technology Exchange Conference (HI-TEC), held July 22–25 in Minneapolis. This annual event brings together educators, industry leaders, and community partners committed to advancing high-tech education at two-year colleges. If you weren’t able to attend, please find many of the resources we presented and shared below.
Conference Highlights
Special Interest Group:
“Transforming Advisory Councils into BILTs” welcomed 22 participants eager to enhance their employer engagement strategies using the Business and Industry Leadership Team (BILT) model.
NITIC Presentation:
Members of our leadership team presented on top IT trends impacting technical education to a full room of educators.
Exhibit Booth:
We engaged and connected with many conference attendees and handed out several resources. You can find them linked below:
- Strategically Aligning Curriculum with Future Employer Needs Using the Skill Standards Process (JATE Article)
Looking Ahead
The energy and ideas shared at HI-TEC reinforced the importance of collaboration across institutions, industries, and regions. Many of the week’s conversations directly support NITIC’s mission to equip and connect IT faculty nationwide.
You can also visit highimpact-tec.org for session recaps, and NITIC.org to stay involved.