Session A: Strengthening CTE Pathways: Industry Input on Curriculum & Skills
Target Audience: Employers and educators interested in specific CTE programs.
Content: Facilitated discussion on current CTE curriculum, identifying skill gaps, new technology trends, and opportunities for industry professionals to provide input on program development and credentialing.
Format: Moderated panel with industry experts and CTE instructors, followed by open discussion.
Session B: Apprenticeships & Internships: Building the Talent Pipeline
Target Audience: Employers looking to develop or expand apprenticeship/internship programs, and educators interested in connecting students with these opportunities.
Content: Best practices for establishing successful apprenticeship and internship programs, legal considerations, funding opportunities, and success stories from local businesses and schools.
Format: Presentations by HR professionals, apprenticeship coordinators, and educators, with Q&A.
Session C: Career Development & Mentorship: Guiding Our Future Workforce
Target Audience: Business partners interested in mentorship, educators, school counselors, and employers looking to engage with schools.
Content: Discussion on career counseling, soft skills development, mock interviews, resume building, and the role of industry professionals in providing mentorship and career guidance to students.
Format: Interactive workshop with case studies and brainstorming activities.
Session D: CEO Forum: Student Conversation
Target Audience: Presidents/CEOs
Content: More details coming soon!
Format: Roundtable