2024 CTE Conference Program

DAY 2: THURSDAY

August 1, 2024

2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Breakout Sessions

Building A Bridge To Workforce With Educational Excellence

In this session we will explore the pivotal role of high quality education in bridging gaps within workforce. We will explore education strategies that promote collaboration, skill development, and lifelong learning. ST. LOUIS ROOM - CONVENTION CENTER

Dr. Lychanda Brown HINDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Connecting Dots: Creating Pathways through CTE and Higher Education in Prison

NEW ORLEANS ROOM - CONVENTION CENTER

In this session participants will receive information on the Mississippi Consortium for Higher Education in Prison and our state and national partnerships. Session presenters will highlight the steps to becoming a Prison Education Program (PEP), the steps for CTE programs to become a PEP, how to apply, and discuss ways that the states community colleges can become more involved.

Yolanda Houston and Lashetta Wilder MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS