Date & Time: Wednesday, May 14 at 2 p.m. ET
Join us for a solution-focused Ed Talk that brings together education and construction industry leaders who are successfully connecting classrooms to careers.
Learn how Wichita Public Schools and their construction partners are working hand-in-hand to:
- Build real-world skills in the classroom
- Create clear, sustainable career pathways
- Align industry needs with CTE training
- Equip students to succeed in the trades from day one
This panel will break down exactly what CTE leaders and hiring managers need to know—and do—to kickstart partnerships that work.
Perfect for:
- School district CTE directors ready to strengthen industry ties
- Construction companies eager to grow their workforce from local school districts
Let’s get practical. Let’s get results.
What’s the first step you should take together? Join us and find out.
Key Takeaways:
- Develop successful school-industry partnerships: Practical strategies from leaders who have transformed collaboration into career readiness
- Engage students through real-world learning: Best practices on leveraging industry expertise to enhance student engagement and skills development
- Build a talent pipeline through education: How schools can partner with businesses to develop pathways that align with workforce needs
- Leverage resources for CTE: Insights on using established frameworks to improve student outcomes and meet industry demands
Speakers
Jennifer Wilkerson
Vice President of Innovation and Advancement at NCCER
Aaron Haselwood
High School Construction Teacher at Wichita High School East
NCCER Mentor Instructor for AGC’s Build Up Kansas
David Dellinger
Human Resources Leader, Dondlinger Construction
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