This workshop will guide participants through innovative approaches to identify and nurture talent within rural areas, focusing on collaborative learning and resource-sharing. Participants will explore innovative strategies for identifying and nurturing local talent, fostering collaboration among community members, and leveraging available resources. Through hands-on activities and group discussions, we will examine successful case studies and develop actionable plans tailored to your community's unique needs. By the end of the workshop, attendees will leave equipped with the tools to create and sustain vibrant learning networks that uplift and engage everyone. Together, let's cultivate a thriving ecosystem of learning and growth in rural areas!
Discover how Technology Center of DuPage provides hands-on career exploration and skill-building opportunities that empower students across the region. This session highlights TCD’s role in connecting students with industry partners, offering dual credits, and preparing them for high-demand careers through certifications and real-world experience. Learn how TCD supports career readiness and seamless transitions from high school to the workforce.
College and Career Pathway Endorsements (CCPE) require students to complete several key activities to earn the credential. Two of these components are early college credit and Work-Based Learning. As the CCPE effort has ramped up across the state, Three Rivers Education for Employment System and its member institutions took a strategic approach to CCPE development. Engaging the local community college and local industry in meaningful ways has been the challenge in building these types of robust CTE programs. Featuring four dual enrollment programs, we will walk you through the connections that have been made with educational partners and business and industry to bring opportunities to the students of Will and Grundy counties. By identifying regional partners, the System has worked with Joliet Junior College, Wilco Area Career Center, local employers, and area high schools to build opportunities for students that lead to CCPE. Students have an opportunity to earn college credit, participate in career exploration and team-based challenges, and intern in industry-based career development experiences.
Advocacy/Admin Roundtable - The CTE Roundtables provide an opportunity for attendees to meet with other discipline-specific individuals and discuss issues, questions, programs, improving student learning, teacher professional development and more.
As Research and Content Director at the Association for Career and Technical Education, Catherine Imperatore has more than 16 years of experience in CTE, with an emphasis on federal and state CTE policy and implementation, CTE research, and CTE data and accountability. She co-developed... Read More →
