- LIVE DEMOS
AI CTE Build Lab & Simulator Apps
- PRACTICAL STRATEGIES
Bring AI-powered project to your school
- CONNECT & COLLABORATE
With CTE Leaders and industry partners
- PREPARE STUDENTS
For tomorrow’s in-demand careers
JFYNetWorks at BPCTE 2026
Making Waves in AI-Powered Career and Technical Education
JFYNetWorks joined CTE leaders from across the country at the Best Practices & Innovations in CTE™ Conference (BPCTE), September 21–23, at the Sea Crest Beach Hotel in North Falmouth, MA.
At the JFYNetWorks booth in Ballroom 1, attendees saw live demonstrations of the JFYNet AI CTE Build Lab and CTE Simulator Apps and explored how AI can help CTE programs turn student ideas into real, buildable trade projects.
See AI-Powered CTE in Action
Live Demos: AI CTE Build Lab & CTE Simulator Apps
JFYNet AI CTE Build Lab
Featuring “Project Spark”
The JFYNet AI CTE Build Lab turns Capstone Project guidelines and work-based learning requirements into an engaging, standards-aligned digital workspace for Grade 10–12 CTE students.
- How students turn early ideas and available resources into three professional-grade, buildable project blueprints
- Built-in, classroom-safe AI guardrails designed for CTE shop and lab environments
- A real student capstone workspace with project navigation, build files, shop-floor documentation, skill badges, and progress tracking
- Durable, exportable deliverables (PDF/Word/Markdown) students can use in a portfolio, co-op interview, or apprenticeship application
- Teacher-in-the-loop sign-off, so every AI-assisted project stays instructor-reviewed and standards-aligned
JFYNet AI CTE Simulator App
Featuring “Far-Fab”
Far-Fab is an interactive Industry 5.0 manufacturing simulator and durable skills training environment for CTE students.
- Aligned with the Massachusetts Chapter 74 Advanced Manufacturing Frameworks
- A hands-on complement to the JFYNet AI CTE Build Lab
- Practice and build in an AI-powered environment
The JFYNet AI CTE Build Lab turns Capstone Project guidelines and work-based learning requirements into an engaging, standards-aligned digital workspace for Grade 10–12 CTE students.
- Turning early ideas and available resources into three professional-grade, buildable project blueprints
- Built-in, classroom-safe AI guardrails designed for CTE shop and lab environments
- A real student capstone workspace with project navigation, build files, shop-floor documentation, skill badges, and progress tracking
- Durable, exportable deliverables in PDF, Word, and Markdown that students can use in a portfolio, co-op interview, or apprenticeship application
- Teacher-in-the-loop sign-off, helping ensure every AI-assisted project remains instructor-reviewed and standards-aligned
JFYNetWorks at BPCTE 2026: Building with AI
Building with AI as a Creative Partner in CTE, Vibe Coding & More!
AI is changing what it means to build in a CTE classroom. In this session, JFY’s Michael Mino explores how educators can use AI as a creative partner to develop working apps, project blueprints, build plans, and prototypes.
From vibe coding and prompting to a hands-on look at turning ideas into working projects, the session welcomes educators at every experience level, including those just beginning to explore AI-powered tools.
TAKE THE BPCTE LEARNING WITH YOU
Resources from JFYNetWorks
The conversations at BPCTE don’t have to end with the conference. Explore resources from JFYNetWorks designed to help CTE educators and leaders continue building practical, responsible approaches to AI in the classroom, shop, and lab.
THE AI CREATIVE EDGE
Connecting AI, Coding & Future of Work
Explore key ideas and tools from Michael Mino’s BPCTE presentation, including vibe coding, AI agents, multimodal creation, prototyping, and AI-assisted development—all through the lens of practical classroom and workforce applications.
CTE & VOC-TECH AI PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Explore AI professional development designed for CTE and Voc-Tech educators and leaders.
For CTE Decision Makers — and the Partners Who Support Them
JFYNetWorks’ BPCTE exhibit showcased practical ideas for CTE leaders and the partners helping prepare students for what’s next.
CTE LEADERS
Superintendents & Executive Directors
SCHOOL LEADERS
Principals & Other CTE Decision-Makers
POSTSECONDARY LEADERS
CTE & Workforce Education
CTE PARTNERS
Industry, Community, Union & Philanthropic Partners
If your team is exploring responsible AI adoption, workforce and authentic capstone assessment, or new ways to bring industry into the classroom, JFYNetWorks offers practical ideas—and AI-powered tools—to help move that work forward.
Interested in Partnering with JFYNetWorks?
Schools, industry, community, and philanthropic organizations can get involved as Pilot Partners, Mentor Partners, and Founding Sponsors.
Talk with our team to learn more.
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