Annual Conference
AUGUST 5-7, 2025
Each year secondary and post-secondary transportation instructors from around the Midwest meet at MTTIA for professional development, training, and networking. We have training available in Automotive, Auto Body, Heavy Truck, and Diesel Equipment. Attending this year’s conference will satisfy the yearly requirement of 20 hours of ASE Certified Automotive Technology training. This is a must conference for those who want to stay abreast of changing technology! You will also receive a CEU certificate at the end of the conference.
The registration cut off date is July 23rd.
Conference Schedule
Enjoy three days of professional sessions along with evening networking activities that include a boat cruise and the Minnesota State Transportation Center’s Annual Award Presentation.
Lodging
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Stay at Cragun’s Resort on the beautiful Gull Lake! Evening activities will also take place here.
Book your room in our block online or call and mention the MTTIA Annual Conference.
Booking Link: https://craguns.formstack.com/forms/mttia_2025
Networking Boat Cruise
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Enjoy a boat cruise at Cragun's resort on Gull Lake. Take in the the scenic waters of Gull Lake – one of the largest and most beautiful lakes in the Brainerd area while networking with your peers and industry partners.
Awards Presentation
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The Minnesota State Transportation Center of Excellence will host their annual Awards Presentation over dinner on Wednesday night for educators, industry, and staff.
This awards dinner is included in conference registration and only covers 1 person. Any additional attendees will need to purchase a separate ticket if space is available.
Trade Show
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Network with our amazing exhibitors! The Trade show is Wednesday night from 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
New Teacher Mentoring
New teachers (less than 3 years or teachers that are newly assigned to teaching transportation) are invited to a free Tuesday morning kick-off hosted by the Minnesota State Transportation Center of Excellence packed with great information and special guest speakers.
View 2025 Flyer
CEU’s & Credits
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Take home a certificate with 20 hours of CEU’s.
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Attending MTTIA qualifies for a 3 Graduate Credit workshop under the Department of Technological Studies at St. Cloud State University.
Conference attendees will be able to register for credit by attending conference sessions, demonstrations and other related activities.
Individuals will be asked to submit a synopsis of technical presentations in which they have attended, and how information from these sessions could be used in the classroom with their students.
Costs
3 graduate credits are a total of $500 (this is discounted from their normal rate of $1,500)
You must attend the conference for all 3 days to qualify.
For all registration questions and more details please contact Kurt Helgeson – krhelgeson@stcloudstate.edu
Conference Code of Conduct
Supervisor Letter Template
Does your supervisor need a little extra justification on why you should attend MTTIA? Download our customizable template, fill in your information and send it to your supervisor for approval! This can also help you apply for Perkins funding as well.
Please review our Code of Conduct, each conference attendee will need to agree to the Code of Conduct this prior to attending our conference.