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At Marcraft, we are passionate about empowering instructors with innovative training solutions in cybersecurity, IT, and green technology. As technology evolves, it’s crucial for educators and organizations to stay informed about the latest advancements. We are dedicated to keeping you updated on upcoming conferences, trade shows, and key industry developments. Whether you’re an instructor looking to enhance your curriculum or an organization seeking to integrate cutting-edge tech education systems, Marcraft is here to support your goals.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

SkillsUSA National Cybersecurity Competition 2025

Marcraft is proud to announce that we will once again be chairing the National Cybersecurity Competition for SkillsUSA in 2025.

Virginia Cybersecurity Education Conference 2025

July 24 – 25, 2025
John Carbaugh of Marcraft will be presenting at the Virginia Cybersecurity Education Conference in Richmond, VA. Come down and watch!

Alabama CTE Summer Professional Development Conference 2025

July 23 – 25, 2025
Kevin Smith of Marcraft will be at the Alabama CTE Summer Professional Development Conference in Mobile, AL at the Mobile Convention Center

59th Annual FACTE Conference & Trade Show

July 21 – 23, 2025
Kevin Smith of Marcraft will be at the 59th Annual FACTE Conference & Trade Show in Orlando, Florida at the Seaworld Renaissance

RECENT EVENTS

FETC 2025

January 15-17, 2025

Come visit us at the Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC) 2025. Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Come see us at booth 1734.

ACTE’s CareerTech VISION 2024

We will attend the ACTE’s CareerTech VISION 2024 CTE Conference again this year in San Antonio, Texas, December 4-7, 2024. Stop by and see us at Booth 415.

2024 NICE K12 Cybersecurity Education Conference

We will attend the 2024 NICE K12 Cybersecurity Education Conference again this year in San Antonio, TX on December 9-10, 2024.

SkillsUSA National Cybersecurity Competition 2024

We were happy to chair the 2024 National SkillsUSA Cybersecurity Competition. Congratulations to the winners and all the participants!
June 24-28, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia

CyberLaunch Florida State Championship 2024

March 1, 2024
We sponsored the CyberLaunch Florida State Championship 2024 this year in Orlando, Florida.

AHR Expo 2024

January 22-24, 2024

We had such a great time at the AHR Expo this year in Chicago. Thanks to everyone who stopped by booth S7920 and to everyone who came to see Chuck Brooks speak about Securing BACnet Networks.

2023 NICE K12 Cybersecurity Education Conference

We attended the 2023 NICE K12 Cybersecurity Education Conference.

ACTE’s CareerTech VISION 2023

We will attend the ACTE’s CareerTech VISION 2023 CTE Conference again this year! We will be at booth 1001 under North Park Innovations.

Instructor Training – Calhoun Community College

Cybersecurity
Calhoun Community College
Decatur, Alabama
September, 2023

NEWS

CompTIA’s ITF+ Certification to be replaced with Tech+ Certification

CompTIA’s ITF+ Certification will be retired and replaced by the Tech+ Certification.

North Park Innovations Group, Inc. Expands Training & Educational Offerings

February 2023
North Park Innovations Group, Inc. is pleased to announce the acquisition of Marcraft, adding broad new hands-on training to their current HVAC training offerings.

Cobb Innovation and Technology Academy Adds Our Cybersecurity Essentials Program

January 2023
The Cobb County Innovation and Technology Academy has installed a Marcraft Cybersecurity Essentials Lab to support the cybersecurity classes they offer.

Atlanta Career and College Academy Adds IT & Cybersecurity Programs from Marcraft

July 2021
The Atlanta Career and College Academy has purchased and installed Marcraft Cybersecurity Essentials Program in addition to our networking and computer courses.

TRAINING BLOG

How to Prepare Students for FAA Part 107 Certification in the Classroom

As drone technology rapidly evolves and becomes an integral part of industries like agriculture, construction, public safety, and logistics, educators now have an exciting opportunity to prepare their students for real-world careers in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Marcraft’s newest classroom-ready drone training program—the UAS-6000 FAA Part 107 Certification Training Course—is designed specifically to equip high…

How to Create a Smart Technology Systems (STS) Certification Program for Your Students

How to Create a Smart Technology Systems (STS) Certification Program for Your Students Preparing Students for Hands-On Success in Residential Electronics Integration As the demand for smart home technology continues to rise, instructors in electronics and construction-related education are seeking new ways to ensure their students are prepared for modern careers. One standout opportunity is…

Department of Education Reverses Key CTE Policies

Department of Education Reverses Key CTE Policies The U.S. Department of Education has rolled back two Career and Technical Education (CTE) policies that were set to increase administrative workload for schools nationwide. Originally introduced under the Trump administration, these policies required extensive data reporting under the Perkins Act, adding significant time and resource commitments for…

CTE NEWS