{"id":8780,"date":"2016-12-08T09:11:09","date_gmt":"2016-12-08T09:11:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xpo.qodeinteractive.com\/?page_id=8780"},"modified":"2026-02-17T19:08:51","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T19:08:51","slug":"main-home-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/trioaspireconference.org\/montana2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Montana 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row content_width=&#8221;grid&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1484136858719{padding-top: 57px !important;padding-bottom: 35px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<div class=\"edgtf-title-section-holder\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"edgtf-title-with-dots\" >\n\t\t\tThank you to our Sponsors!\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t<span class=\"edge-title-separator edge-enable-separator\" ><\/span>\n\n\t<\/div>[vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=&#8221;12612&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=&#8221;12619&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=&#8221;12638&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]2026 MT ASPIRE Auction will open soon! To donate an item, reach out to Theresa at trader@mtech.edu or 406-491-1907[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;View Auction&#8221; color=&#8221;pink&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.32auctions.com%2FMTASPIRE2026|title:Auction&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;]<div class=\"edgtf-elements-holder edgtf-responsive-mode-768\" ><div class=\"edgtf-elements-holder-item edgtf-width-1-1\" data-item-class=\"edgtf-elements-holder-custom-631684\" data-1024-1280=\"2% 0 0 0\" data-600-768=\"3% 0 0 0\" >\n\t<div class=\"edgtf-elements-holder-item-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"edgtf-elements-holder-item-content edgtf-elements-holder-custom-631684\" style=\"padding: 1% 0 0 0\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"edgtf-title-section-holder\">\n\t\t<span class=\"edge-title-separator edge-disable-separator\" ><\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"edgtf-section-subtitle\" style=\"color:#898989;\">Montana ASPIRE 2026<\/h6>\n\t<\/div>[vc_single_image image=&#8221;12605&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>Welcome to the Montana ASPIRE Conference!<\/h1>\n<p><strong>Welcome to the Montana ASPIRE Conference!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Join us for an enriching experience at the Montana ASPIRE Conference, where education, collaboration, and inspiration come together. February 22-24, 2026, Polson, MT. <strong>VIRTUAL OPTION AVAILABLE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/aspireonline.org\/montana\/events\/2026-mt-aspire-conference\/\">REGISTER HERE<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Conference Highlights:<\/strong><br \/>\nFebruary 22-24, 2026<br \/>\nRed Lion Ridgewater Inn &amp; Suites, Polson, MT.<\/p>\n<p>Reserve your room for the conference rate of $120 + tax by calling 406-872-2200.\u00a0<strong>Room block closes on February 7, 2026. <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sonesta.com\/red-lion-inn-suites\/mt\/polson\/red-lion-ridgewater-inn-suites-polson?gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;&amp;c3api=3976,730821018954,,&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=22178245825&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAD3fLXRdlfJj6xG2aqyK1hth3jguw&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiA0eTJBhBaEiwA-Pa-hQLx5VOFb0-f4to9tPxj9QjwsUYoIrGG0YYLzK5qmwImvjjpaCwS5xoCdX8QAvD_BwE\">Hotel Information \u2013 Red Lion Ridgewater Inn &amp; Suites\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Pre-Conference Events VIRTUAL OPTION AVAILABLE:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Best Practices and Data Driven Results in UB\/UBMS<\/strong>:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>February 22, 2026, 9am-4:00pm<\/li>\n<li>Who should attend? New and Continuing Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math Science Programs (All UB and UBMS Writing Teams\/Staff, Grants Office)<br \/>\nIdentify key components of a successful proposal and highlight common pitfalls and mistakes to avoid<br \/>\n\u2022 Help Institutions of Higher Ed gain more federal dollars for college access and success<br \/>\n\u2022 Gain valuable insights into the proposal development process for writing stronger proposals<br \/>\n\u2022 Learn from new and experienced writers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/aspireonline.org\/montana\/events\/2026-mt-aspire-precon-best-practices-data-driven-results-ub-ubms-comp\/\">REGISTER HERE<\/a><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong>Montana TRIO &amp; ASPIRE Newcomer Presentation<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>February 22, 2026, 3:00pm-4:30pm<\/li>\n<li>Hosted by Montana ASPIRE Reps at Large and the Emerging Leaders Institute (ELI),this presentation will help you learn more about how TRIO came to be, the different programs throughout our state, and what ASPIRE is, so you feel more familiar with Montana ASPIRE before the upcoming conferences. TRIO professionals with 3 years or less experience working with TRIO programs are strongly encouraged to register and attend.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/aspireonline.org\/montana\/events\/2026-mt-aspire-newcomers-session\/\">REGISTER HERE<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Schedule of Events:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Sunday, February 22<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>5:00-6:30 pm: Conference Welcome<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Monday, February 23<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>9:30 AM: Keynote Speaker<\/p>\n<p>10:45 AM: SKC Campus Tour<\/p>\n<p>12 -1:30 PM: Lunch and Student Voices<\/p>\n<p>1:30 PM: MT ASPIRE Business Meeting<\/p>\n<p>2:45 PM: COE\/Dept. of Education Updates<\/p>\n<p>4:00-5:00 PM: Campfire Chats<\/p>\n<p>5:00-6:00 PM: Breakout Sessions<\/p>\n<p>6:00-8:00 PM: Banquet<\/p>\n<p>8:00-10:00 PM: Entertainment<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Tuesday, February 24<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>9:00 AM: Breakout Sessions<\/p>\n<p>10:15 \u2013 11:15 AM: Montana ASPIRE Meeting II<\/p>\n<p>11:15 &#8211; 12:15 PM: Plenary: MT Alumni Initiative<\/p>\n<p>12:15- 1:30 PM: TRIO Achiever\u2019s Lunch<\/p>\n<p>1:30 &#8211; 1:45 PM: Conference Close\/Silent Auction Pay\/Pick-up<\/p>\n<p><strong>**Registration Information:** VIRTUAL OPTION AVAILABLE<\/strong><br \/>\nSecure your spot today by registering for the Montana ASPIRE Conference. Go to this registration link\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/aspireonline.org\/montana\/events\/2026-mt-aspire-conference\/\"><strong>REGISTRATION<\/strong><\/a> Don&#8217;t miss this opportunity to be a part of a transformative educational event.<\/p>\n<p>We look forward to welcoming you to Polson, Montana, for a conference that promises growth, collaboration, and the advancement of educational excellence. See you there![\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=&#8221;12672&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;12674&#8243; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]The following are links to open TRIO Positions in Montana for both students and professionals:<\/p>\n<p>Upward Bound Summer Academy Team Leaders-Montana Tech:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/montanatechuniversity.applytojob.com\/apply\/zYSqlIqnUd\/Summer-2026-Team-Leader\">Team Leaders Montana Tech<\/a><\/p>\n<p>University of Montana TRIO Upward Bound Summer Resident Assistant: <a href=\"https:\/\/app.joinhandshake.com\/emp\/jobs\/10577718\">UM UB RA<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;12675&#8243; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Do you have a position opening? 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