As CTE leaders in buildings and at the regional level, we are often designing and implementing professional learning for our educators. What happens when it is our employer partners that need professional learning? We will explain from beginning to end how we identified the need for employer partner professional learning in hosting work-based learning. We will share our employer partner presentation materials including Are you Intern Ready?, the free micro-credential that leads employer partners to develop several key documents as they plan to host a high school intern, and our presentation materials from a December 2024 workshop designed to dispel myths about employing or hosting 16 and 17 year old's in work-based learning in the manufacturing setting.
This session will provide CTE Educators with tools to implement personal financial management in the classroom. Attendees will learn to incorporate financial lessons into their curriculum as students explore career pathways. Topics will include budgeting, the use of credit, and savings for long-term financial success. Teaching Strategies and sample lesson plans will be provided.
While non-traditional enrollment in CTE programs is essential, it is one of the harder Perkins metrics to meet since it relies so heavily on student choice and likes/dislikes. Learn about how NSERVE supports its districts and community college partners in increasing non-traditional enrollment in CTE programs with practical strategies and support. Collaboration with others on best practices will be encouraged during this session. Hear about what we are currently doing and new projects on the horizon.
Amy Kastory is the Executive Director of NSERVE.Previously, Amy worked for Chicago Public Schools supporting career and technical education in almost 80 high schools. She deeply knows the Illinois teacher licensure system and the new Perkins legislation. In addition, she is the... Read More →
Thursday February 13, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm CST
BOS B1
Discover how high schools and community colleges collaborate to support the critical work needed at both institutions, creating pathways for students to achieve high-paying careers. This session will provide an overview of key initiatives, including understanding secondary frameworks like the PaCE Plan, transitional courses, and career pathways. Additionally, it will cover essential post-secondary systems, such as types of credentials, program approval processes, and dual credit opportunities. Learn how these collaborative efforts help align educational goals, ensuring a smooth transition from high school to college and beyond, and ultimately prepare students for success in the workforce
