Education + Business Summit 2024

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Education + Business Summit 2024

10:00am EDT

4 - Artificial Intelligence in Your Classroom

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

Learn how to leverage the latest AI tools in education to affect change in your classrooms. We will focus on the impacts of AI in the workforce and its effect on a student's career. Walk away with a plan to implement AI in your curriculum and prepare students for a career that uses AI. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1u4X9P8vdM_hlef2zLOrpwFnf21S0ESXEbAUCUMZtdNg/edit

Speakers

Benjamin Dusek

Education Associate - Computer Science Coach, South Carolina Department of Education

Benjamin is a former Computer Science / Business Education teacher with eight years of classroom experience at the middle and high school levels. He earned his masters of Instructional Technology from The University of North Carolina Charlotte. Before joining the South Carolina Department... Read More →

Monday June 24, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Room 101 A

Information Technology, Business

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11:15am EDT

67 Why a Career Path in Transportation & Logistics Is a Good Fit for HS Students

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

Learn a broad overview of the Transportation & Logistics Industry and all of its career offerings. Watch a video on how Averitt, a leading and award-winning LTL Transportation Company, helps keep freight moving with our team. Learn about our different divisions, what they do, and the day-to-day company LTL operations to get a better understanding of what offerings we have for HS students, how we train and promote from within, and ultimately why it's a great career path for your students' futures.

Speakers

Alison Vanstory

Monday June 24, 2024 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT
Room 101 A

Transportation, CTE Center Directors

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1:15pm EDT

125 The EEDA Ball of Yarn: Funding & Further

Monday June 24, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT

This session will provide an overview of the many different parts of the Personal Pathways to Success Initiative, which birthed the Education & Economic Development Act (legislation that includes: the Preparing College- & Career-Ready Graduates Grant, Career Specialist Funding, High Schools That Work, IGPs, Career Cluster-centered Programs of Study, Regional Education Centers, Career Cluster Partnership Grant) and how districts/schools can use the multiple parts in tandem to support students. While exploring the possibilities, we will share activities/initiatives that districts/schools are already implementing and how utilizing all of the moving pieces together will allow school districts to shore up support and use the multiple funding items together.

Speakers

Tiffany Dorsey

Program Coordinator for EEDA Grants, SCDE

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.

EEDA Ball of Yarn EBS pdf

Monday June 24, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
Room 101 A

School Principals, Career Counselors

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2:30pm EDT

66 Maximizing Learning Potential: Exploring Technology Integration in the Classroom

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

Whether you're a seasoned educator looking to enhance your instructional practices or a tech-savvy enthusiast eager to explore new tools, this presentation will equip you with the knowledge and resources needed to utilize the full potential of technology in your classroom. We will explore ways to effectively incorporate technology into the classroom and offer a comprehensive exploration of various apps, online resources, and tools specifically designed to empower educators in their quest to optimize the learning environment. From interactive learning platforms to collaborative tools, you will discover practical strategies for integrating technology seamlessly into your teaching methodologies.

Speakers

Dr. Kandice Smith

Teacher, Spring Valley High School

Dr. Kandice Smith received her Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Technology Support and Training Management from the University of South Carolina in 2005 and her Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Webster University in 2009. She received her Doctor of Business Administration... Read More →

Maximizing Learning Potential Exploring Technology Integration in the Classroom pptx

Monday June 24, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Room 101 A

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3:45pm EDT

131 Cognitive Coaching in Education and Business

Monday June 24, 2024 3:45pm - 4:45pm EDT

What is Cognitive Coaching? In this session, you can learn about a coaching model that will help you produce self-directed students, educators, and staff members. This overview session will explain multiple support functions, introduce coaching tools, and help you understand the essence and why of Cognitive Coaching.

Speakers

Sue Pietrusza

Education Specialist, SCCMS / S2TEM Center of SC

Sue Pietrusza is an Education Specialist for the S2TEM Center of SC where she supports teacher growth through coaching and delivering customized professional development for educators. Sue has worked as a Media Specialist, English teacher, Technology Integration Specialist and Assistant... Read More →

Monday June 24, 2024 3:45pm - 4:45pm EDT
Room 101 A

Education & Training, Business

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10:15am EDT

55 Information Technology and Computer Science Updates: SC Dept. of Education Office of Career and Technical Education

Tuesday June 25, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am EDT

Take home updates on the CTE Information Technology Cluster and Computer Science. Information Cluster updates are given for courses, pathways, teacher credentials, certifications, student organizations, and new initiatives. Computer Science updates include graduation requirements, upcoming events, ongoing initiatives, and other relevant topics centered around industry and legislation.

Speakers

Andrew Cook

Education Associate, South Carolina Department of Education

Education Associate, Office of Career and Technical EducationCTE Information Technology, STEM, and PLTW Computer Science: Concentrator/Completer Requirements, Course Standards, Completer PathwaysComputer Science: Graduation Requirements, 9-12 Standards, Committee Recommendations... Read More →

InformationTechnology 2024EBS pptx

Tuesday June 25, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
Room 101 A

Information Technology, STEM

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11:30am EDT

111 MIcroBurst Learning: When I Graduate, I Want to Be: Online Career Exploration and Work-based Learning

Tuesday June 25, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT

Help your students learn more about career opportunities through online career exploration. Jobsite and job shadowing experiences are a challenge. Discover how spending 20 minutes in an engaging, interactive online lesson can help students learn more about career requirements and opportunities from anywhere students have internet access. See our platform for MicroCareerBursts and revised lessons. These work-based learning opportunities are available to your students for free. Explore our engaging lesson plans that are easy to implement online or in person. MicroCareerBursts are a great way to meet your work-based learning goals.

Tuesday June 25, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Room 101 A

Career Counselors, Regional Career Specialists

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1:30pm EDT

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

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

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

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2:45pm EDT

58 Building Bridges Between Technology and Society in SCBEA

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

Take an in-depth look at the South Carolina Business Education Association. Get information on joining, the benefits of becoming a member, networking opportunities, access to resources, collaboration, mentorship, and new innovative ideas in Business Education for the state of South Carolina.

Speakers

Shana S Browning

Career and Technology Education Teacher, James F Byrnes High

Mary J Bailey

Career and Technology Educator, Gaffney High School

Tuesday June 25, 2024 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
Room 101 A

Information Technology, Business

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4:00pm EDT

94 Career Readiness Courseware: A Skill Builder and CTE Classroom Supplement

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

Research shows that 85% of jobs require some level of math, reading comprehension, and data interpretation. Online job postings indicate that the need for soft skills in the workplace has increased over the last 5 years. South Carolina high school students have access to WIN Learning’s Career Readiness courseware to develop the foundational workplace skills required for jobs from entry-level to professional. Join us for a review of our Essential Soft Skills and Work Ready courseware. We will share practical ways schools are using the courseware with students. This instructional self-paced courseware can be a great addition to your CTE classroom or Senior Seminar.

Speakers

Lesa Norris

Customer Success Manager, WIN Learning

I am excited to collaborate about preparing people for the world of work! WIN Learning's courseware is a skill builder for students and a curriculum supplement for educators. Our Work Ready and Essential Soft Skills credentials provide a common language of the foundational skills... Read More →

Ken Boddie

Regional Account Manager, WIN Learning

WIN Learning is a national leading developer of career readiness solutions. WIN works with school districts, community colleges, adult education programs, corrections, workforce development, and business and industry organizations to ensure all learners and job seekers have the skills... Read More →

Nate Walker

Customer Success Manager, WIN Learning

As a Customer Success Manager, I work with a diverse range of stakeholders to promote an engaged and empowering work culture. I manage the customer relationship from onboarding to implementation, providing continued training and support, and analyzing and interpreting data to ensure... Read More →

Career Readiness Courseware A Skill Builder and CTE Classroom Supplement 2024 pptx

Tuesday June 25, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Room 101 A

Education & Training, CTE Center Directors

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8:30am EDT

95 From Classroom to Career: Leveraging Academic Skills and Soft Skills for Workplace Excellence

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

The need for soft skills in today’s workplace continues to increase even as the use of technology increases. Foundational employability (technical) skills are equally important. By earning an Essential Soft Skills Credential and a Work Ready Credential (National Work Readiness Council), students can validate mastery of their career readiness skills and add to their portfolio of industry-specific credentials. In this session, we will review the skills validated by the credentials, the connection to O*NET’s Job Zones, and how students can use courseware to build their workplace skills.

Speakers

Lesa Norris

Customer Success Manager, WIN Learning

I am excited to collaborate about preparing people for the world of work! WIN Learning's courseware is a skill builder for students and a curriculum supplement for educators. Our Work Ready and Essential Soft Skills credentials provide a common language of the foundational skills... Read More →

Ken Boddie

Regional Account Manager, WIN Learning

WIN Learning is a national leading developer of career readiness solutions. WIN works with school districts, community colleges, adult education programs, corrections, workforce development, and business and industry organizations to ensure all learners and job seekers have the skills... Read More →

Nate Walker

Customer Success Manager, WIN Learning

As a Customer Success Manager, I work with a diverse range of stakeholders to promote an engaged and empowering work culture. I manage the customer relationship from onboarding to implementation, providing continued training and support, and analyzing and interpreting data to ensure... Read More →

From Classroom to Career.Leveraging Academic Skills.Soft Skills for Workplace Excellence pdf

Wednesday June 26, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Room 101 A

Education & Training, Career Counselors

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9:45am EDT

222 Using Business and Industry Partnerships to Amplify Student Success

Wednesday June 26, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EDT

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

222 Using Business and Industry Partnerships to Amplify Student Success pptx

222 SC EBS Businss and Industry Engagement pdf

Wednesday June 26, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
Room 101 A

District CTE Directors, School Principals

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11:00am EDT

120 Certiport Industry Certifications for Computer Science, Information Technology, and Engineering

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

Come learn about Certiport industry certifications for the Computer Science, Information Technology, and Engineering pathways. We will discuss Certifications, aligning curriculum, and CertPREP (GMetrix) practice exams and cover the steps to set up your school for testing. We will review certifications for Apple, AutoDesk, Cisco, Cybersecurity, IC3, Information Technology, Microsoft Certified Fundamentals, and Unity and cover available curriculum options and practice exams including delivering exams at your school.

Speakers

Certiport, a Pearson VUE business

Territory Manager, Certiport, a Pearson VUE business

Globally Recognized Industry Certifications for College and Career Readiness.

Wednesday June 26, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Room 101 A

Information Technology, District CTE Directors

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1:00pm EDT

121 Certiport Industry Certifications for Business and Marketing

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

Come learn about Certiport industry certifications for the Business and Marketing pathways. We will cover the steps to set up your school for testing and discuss Certifications, aligning curriculum, and CertPREP (GMetrix) practice exams. We will review the new Meta Certification along with Microsoft Office, IC3, Adobe, QuickBooks, and the Entrepreneurship and Small Business certifications. We will cover available curriculum options and practice exams including delivering exams at your school.

Speakers

Certiport, a Pearson VUE business

Territory Manager, Certiport, a Pearson VUE business

Globally Recognized Industry Certifications for College and Career Readiness.

Wednesday June 26, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Room 101 A

Business, Marketing

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2:15pm EDT

158 How to Meet the South Carolina Standard for Financial Literacy

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

South Carolina passed legislation to teach financial education to high school students. The W!se Financial Literacy Certification program is aligned with the standard. Students begin by taking an optional pretest, are taught the curriculum, prepare for the post-test with the practice test, and take the post-test. Those who pass receive the Certificate of Financial Literacy.

Speakers

Dario Stipisic

Senior Program Director, W!se

A visionary leader, innovative strategist, and passionate education advocate, Dario has been delivering transformative initiatives that fundamentally enable inclusive, equitable, quality education and lifelong learning for all. Since 2012, Dario has had a successful career in the... Read More →

Wednesday June 26, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
Room 101 A

Education & Training

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3:30pm EDT

217 Do you C.A.R.E about your students?

Wednesday June 26, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT

This presentation will explain how some teachers in today’s society perceive students from different walks of life and ways personal biases may impede the educational process for more students than we want to believe. You will also learn how to make necessary changes to grow as an educator and become a great teacher. Finally, you will have access to strategies that will help any educator demonstrate consistency with standard operating procedures, and analyze data to assist with professional growth. I once heard you must first know your students in order to educate them. That is true, however, I say, you must truly C.A.R.E. about your students in order to educate them and make a positive impact on their lives.

Speakers

Cleve Pilot

Director of Career and Technical Education, Fairfield County Schools

Wednesday June 26, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Room 101 A

Education & Training, CTE Center Directors

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9:45am EDT

190 STEM VS Athletics Budget Are We Doing Enough?

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

When you compare Athletic Funding to STEM Funding an Athlete is likely to be funded close to 40 more times the amount a STEM Student would be funded. The Question I ask is what can we as a Community do to effect change, the Return on Investment is opening. Average Athletic Careers are 3-5 Years while a Career in STEM can last 40-45 years. We may not pay a 80 dollars a day to watch a Civil Engineer do their Job, but that doesn't mean we should invest any less in our students.

Speakers

Benjamin Dusek

Education Associate - Computer Science Coach, South Carolina Department of Education

Benjamin is a former Computer Science / Business Education teacher with eight years of classroom experience at the middle and high school levels. He earned his masters of Instructional Technology from The University of North Carolina Charlotte. Before joining the South Carolina Department... Read More →

Thursday June 27, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
Room 101 A

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