Education + Business Summit 2024: Full Schedule

10:00am EDT

142 Unleashing the Power of Career Exploration to Ignite Students’ Passion for the Future

Helping today’s students develop an interest in potential careers not only benefits their futures but also brings relevant and fun learning opportunities to the classroom. You will hear why career exploration is an effective way to grab students’ attention and what activities are the most effective for middle and high school classrooms.

Speakers

Carole Rich Williams

Account Manager, Realityworks

I am a former high school teacher, and have worked in education for 29 years. I live in South Carolina with my own children attending SC Public Schools, a private SC University, and a public SC University. I am a tremendous advocate for education in South Carolina and am fully engaged... Read More →

Monday June 24, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Room 102-A

District CTE Directors, CTE Center Directors

10:00am EDT

221 Successful Strategies to Maximize Student Certification Achievement with Tosa

As an educator, you want to ensure the highest number of students in your classroom earn an industry-recognized certification. Join us as we dive into a variety of strategies designed to ensure the most students as possible achieve certification success. Emphasis will be placed on curriculum alignment, using formative and summative assessments for skill growth, and maximizing student learning outcomes with a detailed review of post-assessment skills reports. Attendees can expect to leave the session with a broader picture of all of the resources Tosa provides to ensure the highest number of students achieve certification.

Speakers

Melissa Murphy

Regional Sales Manager, Tosa Certifications

Monday June 24, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Room 202 - B

District CTE Directors, CTE Center Directors

10:00am EDT

23 Drones: From Classrooms to Careers in 36 Hours

At AINautics Drone Training Company, our mission is to empower individuals and organizations to navigate the skies with confidence, proficiency, and responsibility. We are committed to providing comprehensive and cutting-edge training programs that foster a deep understanding of drone technology and its applications. You will be furnished with details about AINautics' priority curriculum tailored for the Drone Industry. Learn how your CTE program can equip its scholars to attain FAA Commercial Certification in less than 36 hours.

Speakers

Michele Williams

Monday June 24, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Room 203

District CTE Directors, CTE Center Directors

10:00am EDT

127 What's Perkin Cafe? Your CTE Grant Administration Open Office Opportunity

Join Maria Swygert to discuss all of your federal CTE administration questions and concerns. This is an in-depth one-on-one time for you to discuss all of your federal CTE Perkins V grant management, CTE state funding, and other administrative topics of interest. This is your opportunity to have your pressing questions answered, explore CTE grant management tutorials, or simply catch up and recap.

Speakers

Maria Swygert

CTE Director, SC Department of Education

Maria Swygert, is the Interim Director for the Office of Career and Technical Education (OCTE) with the SC Department of Education (SCDE). She has been focusing on education for more than 20 years striving to promote the value of career and technical education (CTE) in South Carolina... Read More →

Monday June 24, 2024 10:00am - 12:15pm EDT
Registriation Desk Hallway

District CTE Directors, CTE Center Directors

11:15am EDT

118 Marketing CTE: Proven Strategies for Engaging Students and Parents

Why market your Career & Technical Education programs? To gain a competitive edge, build cultural relevance, and improve CTE pathway awareness and enrollment. In this session, you will explore and learn to employ the untapped potential of Career and Technical Education for differentiating public education offerings in a choice-driven landscape and engage parents and students. Learn how a district in Lake City, SC, partnered with a strategic branding and marketing agency for K-12 to develop an effective marketing strategy and collateral to showcase CTE programs and reach target audiences at key moments. By the session's end, you'll have actionable insights to improve CTE awareness, perception, and engagement in your district.

Speakers

Leon Burgess

Director of College & Career Readiness/CTE/Secondary Education, Florence School District Three

Ginny Kowalski

Monday June 24, 2024 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT
Room 203

District CTE Directors, CTE Center Directors

12:15pm EDT

194 CTE Directors Working Lunch

CTE DIrectors update and working lunch

Speakers

Maria Swygert

CTE Director, SC Department of Education

Eleanor R. Glover Gladney

Education Associate, SC Department of Education

Dr. Gladney is an Education Associate in the Office of Career and Technical Education at the South Carolina Department of Education. She is a graduate of South Carolina State University, the University of South Carolina, and Capella University. Dr. Gladney manages the Fashion Design... Read More →

Anna R Duvall

Education Associate, South Carolina Department of Education

Anna Duvall is the School Counselor and Career Specialist Liaison for the South Carolina Department of Education. She also serves as the Student Transition Services team lead in the Office of Career and Technical Education and Student Transition Services.

Monday June 24, 2024 12:15pm - 1:15pm EDT
Room 203

District CTE Directors, CTE Center Directors

2:30pm EDT

160 Igniting Student Interest in the Electrical Trade: The Importance of Changing Our Strategy

Take home data from BLS on Electrical Occupations (shortage of workforce) and learn the need for change. Get information on why the Electrical trade is a great career choice and explore the core values, technologies, projects, apprenticeships, and career paths of Amteck. Listen to data on Electrical Trade Career Choices (with salary information compared to other professional occupations) and how we can work together.

Speakers

Stephanie Horne

Monday June 24, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Room 101-B 1 Exposition Drive

District CTE Directors, CTE Center Directors

2:30pm EDT

197 What's Perkin Cafe? Your CTE Grant Administration Open Office Opportunity

Speakers

Maria Swygert

CTE Director, SC Department of Education

Monday June 24, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Registriation Desk Hallway

District CTE Directors, CTE Center Directors

2:30pm EDT

24 Workforce 2030: How to Respond to Technology Trends Impacting the Workforce and Career-Connected Learning

The changes in our workforce through automation, artificial intelligence, and 24-7 connectivity are rapidly accelerating. What careers will be replaced and how will all work be transformed by technology? What kind of learning, communications, problem-solving, and skills will individuals need to enter the workforce and keep pace with the changes? What does this mean for educators and education systems? Hans Meeder, researcher, writer, and former Deputy Assistant Secretary at the U.S. DoE, explains how to respond to these changes by implementing career-connected learning and building strategic partnerships with business & industry.

Monday June 24, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Room 102-A

District CTE Directors, CTE Center Directors

2:30pm EDT

82 CTE Academy: Oconee County's Specialized CTE Professional Development Plan

Oconee County's CTE Academy is a professional development experience designed for CTE teachers, led by CTE teachers. CTE Academy Coaches were selected to lead five different professional development sessions and teachers were offered choice and input into what topics they would like to attend. Following the initial sessions, teachers chose one of their sessions for a "deep dive." In the deep dive sessions, teachers applied the new information to their curriculum including lesson plans and assessments to create better learning experiences for students. While this PD model can be tailored for any PD topic, Oconee County's CTE Academy PD program focuses on the following five topics: Assessment 101, Creativity and Student Choice, Cultivating a Positive Classroom Culture, Differentiation and a Blended Learning Classroom, and Employability Skills in Everyday Instruction.

Speakers

Carson LeCroy

Kelli Belanger

Monday June 24, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Room 203

District CTE Directors, CTE Center Directors

3:45pm EDT

5 Seamless Success in Your Grant Monitoring Process

Gather insight on the virtual Local Educational Agency (LEA) monitoring process for school districts and/or multi-district career centers (entities) for Perkins Five. Virtual visits by the Office of Career and Technical Education (OCTE) LEA Monitors ensure compliance with federal/state grant requirements for recipients of Perkins, EIA, and Work-Based Learning Funds, as they relate to the Entity’s CTE Local Application.

Speakers

Kim Fair-Hamilton

Education Associate, South Carolina Department of Education

My name is Kim Fair-Hamilton and I serve as a Local Educational Agency (LEA) Monitor for the Office of Career and Technical Education & Student Transition Services (OCTE STS) within the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE).

LaPariscena Singleton

Monday June 24, 2024 3:45pm - 4:45pm EDT
Room 101-B 1 Exposition Drive

District CTE Directors, CTE Center Directors

10:15am EDT

198 What's Perkin Cafe? Your CTE Grant Administration Open Office Opportunity

Speakers

Maria Swygert

CTE Director, SC Department of Education

Tuesday June 25, 2024 10:15am - 12:30pm EDT
Registriation Desk Hallway

District CTE Directors, CTE Center Directors

1:30pm EDT

199 What's Perkin Cafe? Your CTE Grant Administration Open Office Opportunity

Speakers

Maria Swygert

CTE Director, SC Department of Education

Tuesday June 25, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Registriation Desk Hallway

District CTE Directors, CTE Center Directors

1:30pm EDT

220 The Harbor Freight Fellows Initiative: Lessons learned about preparing youth for the world of work.

70% of high school youth go into the workforce rather than obtain a college degree The Harbor Freight Fellows Initiative (HFFI) has been supporting apprenticing experiences for youth in the trades for over six years in South Carolina, in order to prepare them for real work, in the real world. Come and hear the lessons we have learned about preparing youth for a fulfilling career, not only in the trades, but in any field they may wish to pursue. Discover how you can similarly support youth who are interested in not only pursuing a career in the trades, but in any career path that you may be invested in. The real issue is how we prepare youth for the world of work.

Speakers

Charlie Plant

Coordinator Harbor Freight Fellows Initiative, Big Picture Learning

The trades as a path to a fulfilling life . . . . . and Leo Kottke.

Tuesday June 25, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Room 101 A

District CTE Directors, CTE Center Directors

1:30pm EDT

65 South Carolina Association for Career & Technical Education Business Meeting

Join us to conduct the business of the SCACTE. An overview of the year's activities, nominations for officers, policy updates, and upcoming events will be discussed. Recognition of outstanding members will also be included. A recap of our 2024 FYI Conference will be presented. Learn more about our 2025 FYI Conference. Nominations for President-Elect will be open. This session is open to SCACTE members and prospective members. Members of our associated divisions are highly encouraged to attend.

Speakers

Rodney Miller

CTE Director, Lancaster County School District

27 years in education as teacher, assistant principal, principal, education associate and CTE director

Kevin J Sox

Agricultural Education Instructor, Center for Advanced Technical Studies

I have been teaching Agricultural Education for the past 16 years. I am currently teaching in Lexington Richland 5 at The Center for Advanced Technical Studies. I have been active in South Carolina Association of Technical Educators and currently serve as President Elect of SCATE... Read More →

Brenda Baldwin

Tuesday June 25, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Room 101-B 1 Exposition Drive

District CTE Directors, CTE Center Directors

2:45pm EDT

126 Beyond the Data Collection: An In-depth Look at CTE Outcomes in South Carolina

The data has been collected, but what do we know about CTE participation and engagement in South Carolina? During this session, data trends, longitudinal analyses, and CTE outcomes will be shared and explored. Those who have an interest in CTE data or anyone curious about CTE results over time should find this presentation of value.

Speakers

Shawn Larrymore

Education Associate, Office of Career and Technical Education (SCDE)

Shawn Larrymore has over 25 years of experience in data analysis and computer programming, including working with federal and state accountability analysis for career and technical education and high school and district report cards. She earned her undergraduate (Math) and graduate... Read More →

Matt J. Sommerville

Education Associate (Data Analyst), Office of Career and Technical Education (SCDE)

My background is in social science, research coordination, and data analysis using student information systems. At SCDE I query our database and analyze information required for internal and external reporting. I am an avid runner, musician, and tech enthusiast.

Tuesday June 25, 2024 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
Room 102-C

District CTE Directors, CTE Center Directors

4:00pm EDT

88 The Correct Way to Complete Local Applications, Perkins, and State EIA Budgets

Learn how to develop the FY25 Local Application, Perkins, and State EIA Budget. We will focus on Perkins and State EIA Guidelines; and what is allowable and unallowable with both funding sources. See the required supporting documents and documents that may apply to the District-based positions listed within the budget.

Speakers

Melissa Benton

Education Associate, SC Department of Education

Tuesday June 25, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Room 102-B

District CTE Directors, CTE Center Directors

8:30am EDT

147 The Comfortably Disgruntled: Help Them Improve or Help Them Leave?

What is the impact on your team by staff members who complain all the time but never plan to leave? Are they comfortable in their unhappiness? Should you work to find them a team where they can be comfortable? Or, should you work to ease their unhappiness? Which option is best for you, the team, and for that team member? How do you know?

Speakers

Chris Dinkins

Wednesday June 26, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Room 103

District CTE Directors, CTE Center Directors

8:30am EDT

46 The Positive Impact of the Perkins V Comprehensive Local Needs Assessments on Career and Technical Education Across SC's Workforce Regions Through Collaborative Partnerships for Success

Have you wondered how the Perkins V Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment (CLNA) process is impacting you and your Workforce Region? Come hear from S.C. Regional CLNA Team members about secondary and postsecondary success strategies and outcomes in Career and Technical Education (CTE). We will explore CTE in SC, Perkins V CLNA, Regional CLNA highlights, Stakeholder engagement, Educator and industry focus groups, Recruiting, Tracking and Monitoring students/special populations, and Big “WOWs” from the 2024 CLNA.

Speakers

Suzi C Raiford

Business and Industry Liaison, SC Department of Education

Welcome to EBS 2023! Since 2021, I have been on an adventure in my role as Business and Industry Liaison, Office of Career and Technical Education, SC Department of Education. I have enhanced my statewide perspective, facilitated collaborations, and industry relationships. I am honored... Read More →

Lisa D. Call

Regional Career Specialist, MEBA

Lisa is the Regional Career Specialist for the Midlands area and Director of Education and Business Engagement with MEBA. (Midlands Education and Business Alliance)Lisa holds the following certifications: GCDF, GCDFI, CCSP, CSCDA and Bridges Out of PovertyLisa has been with MEBA since... Read More →

Kathy Bradford

Lowcountry Regional Career Specialist, Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, Jasper Counties

Wednesday June 26, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Room 102-B

District CTE Directors, CTE Center Directors

9:45am EDT

152 Post-Secondary Pathways: How are technical and community colleges serving South Carolina students?

Every high schooler is faced with the decision of what to do after graduation. Should they go to university, community college, technical college, earn a credential, or go straight into the workforce? This session will discuss the career and education pathways after high school and highlight the latest research on the role technical colleges play in providing access to higher education. Get resources and classroom materials to help your students make the best decision for them.

Speakers

Sarah Gunn

Economic Education Director, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

I am interested in hearing more about your experiences in the classroom and what the Richmond Fed can do to support you and your students in economic and financial education. What resources do you currently use? Are there any gaps? What are the biggest challenges you and your students... Read More →

Wednesday June 26, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
Room 101-B 1 Exposition Drive

District CTE Directors, CTE Center Directors

9:45am EDT

200 What's Perkin Cafe? Your CTE Grant Administration Open Office Opportunity

Speakers

Maria Swygert

CTE Director, SC Department of Education

Wednesday June 26, 2024 9:45am - 12:00pm EDT
Registriation Desk Hallway

District CTE Directors, CTE Center Directors

11:00am EDT

144 SC Regional Workforce Advisors: The Hub of Workforce Development

The Regional Workforce Advisors serve K-12 to connect individuals to career opportunities through comprehensive pathways. Our vast array of experiences in economic development, business, and industry allows us to interpret employer, workforce, and regional needs for partners and the community. Through carefully developed partnerships, we consolidate and disseminate information utilizing cultivated relationships to bridge the workforce skills and awareness gap.

Speakers

Sara Neil-Spencer

Shelby Dominick-Reed

Joni McDaniel

Wednesday June 26, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Room 102-B

District CTE Directors, CTE Center Directors

1:00pm EDT

148 The Comfortably Disgruntled: Help Them Improve or Help Them Leave?

Speakers

Chris Dinkins

Wednesday June 26, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Room 103

District CTE Directors, CTE Center Directors

1:00pm EDT

201 What's Perkin Cafe? Your CTE Grant Administration Open Office Opportunity

Speakers

Maria Swygert

CTE Director, SC Department of Education

Wednesday June 26, 2024 1:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Registriation Desk Hallway

District CTE Directors, CTE Center Directors

2:15pm EDT

12 Bringing Structure and Sequence to CTE Programs in Traditional and Program Schools

Come for a review of course sequencing documents including program outlines, methodology, credentials, skills, and career/WBL-related opportunities. Learn about the process behind building each document, the collaboration between the stakeholders, and the commitment that is required to build quality CTE programs that are focused on college and career readiness.

Speakers

Elisha Caudill

Coordinator - Career Technology Education, Horry County Schools

I am the Coordinator of Career Technology Education for Horry County Schools. Through my role, I work directly with classroom teachers on standards/curriculum as well as work alongside our Work-Based Learning Specialist to develop opportunities for our students across our district... Read More →

Amanda Van Natta

WBL coordinator, Horry County Schools

Wednesday June 26, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
Room 102-A

District CTE Directors, CTE Center Directors

8:30am EDT

223 Organizing and Promoting Credentials of Value with Students and Families

Join us for an interactive session at the conference, where Career and Technical Education (CTE) teachers and district leaders will explore innovative strategies to bolster employer engagement and foster student success. We'll delve into techniques for reviewing and validating existing credentials linked with career pathways, while pinpointing avenues for expanding job shadowing, internships, and pre-apprenticeship initiatives. Through collaborative discussion and the sharing of sample agendas and activities, participants will learn how to empower business and industry partners to actively shape the skills and credentials of tomorrow's workforce. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your CTE programs and strengthen connections with local employers.

Speakers

Ivy Coburn

Division Director-Education & Workforce, SREB

Thursday June 27, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Room 100 A/B

District CTE Directors, CTE Center Directors

8:30am EDT

202 What's Perkin Cafe? Your CTE Grant Administration Open Office Opportunity

Speakers

Maria Swygert

CTE Director, SC Department of Education

Thursday June 27, 2024 8:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Registriation Desk Hallway

District CTE Directors, CTE Center Directors

9:45am EDT

174 CTE Technical Skills Assessments

Technical skills assessments are data tools that can be used to measure program quality at your school regarding data, curriculum, standards, and teacher professional development. This session will update teachers and administrators on information about technical skills assessments and how the tests can be used to support program quality and ensure student career readiness.

Speakers

Dana J Depew

Education Associate, Office of Career and Technical Education, SCDE

Dana Depew, is the Education Associate for the Business Management and Administration, Finance, and Marketing clusters and programs in the state of South Carolina. Dana also facilitates CTE technical skills assessments as well as all CTE course standards' creations and revisions... Read More →

Thursday June 27, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
Room 102-B

District CTE Directors, CTE Center Directors

9:45am EDT

84 Adequate Documentation: Complying with Grant Terms to Avoid Audit Findings

Grant and subgrant recipients must maintain adequate documentation for all expenditures and in-kind contributions. This session will provide an overview of the South Carolina Department of Education’s guidelines for documentation of expenditures, including salaries and benefits, purchased services, and supplies. You will learn the types of documentation that auditors expect and review both good and bad examples.

Speakers

Hershula D. Davis

Audits Manager, South Carolina Department of Educationof Education

Hershula Davis is the Audits Manager in the South Carolina Department of Education's Office of Auditing Services. She holds bachelor of science degrees in accounting and business administration from the College of Charleston and a master of business administration from Charleston... Read More →

Audrey Shifflett

Grants Director, South Carolina Department of Education

Audrey Shifflett has worked with grants in a variety of settings including local governments, state agencies, colleges, and universities. She has shared tips for writing effective grant applications with audiences nationwide. Since 2014, she has managed the Grants Program at the South... Read More →

Thursday June 27, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
Room 101-B 1 Exposition Drive

District CTE Directors, CTE Center Directors