Sessions of 2026 Connection Conference: Ashliegh Potuznik
Potuznik, Ashliegh
Outreach
Mortenson Construction
Ashleigh Potuznik advances workforce development efforts at Mortenson by building industry-education partnerships to help expand careers in construction. She began as a Career and Technical Education (CTE) teacher in Arizona and later supported CTE programs nationally with Pearson Education. At NCCER, she led the Build Your Future campaign and supported apprenticeship programs as a Senior Workforce Development Manager. Most recently, she ran a pre-apprenticeship program at a Data Center project where she created local partnerships through an owner-led training model. Across all roles, Ashleigh has focused on opening career pathways and strengthening the construction talent pipeline.
Sessions:
5649: Solar Construction 101
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Westin La Paloma
- Construction Science Technologies
- Engineering, Manufacturing
This 3 hour, hands-on workshop is designed for vocational construction instructors, combining foundational solar theory (how it works) with practical installation techniques. The session is structured to be "classroom-ready" allowing teachers to take the activities and knowledge directly to their students.
