2024 CTE Conference Program

DAY 2: THURSDAY

August 1, 2024

1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Breakout Sessions

Building the Workforce Through Registered Apprenticeship Expansion

GREENVILLE ROOM - CONVENTION CENTER

The session will discuss how the Supply Chain Automation Workforce Hub, as an intermediary to the U.S. Department of Labor, can partner with and support employers to strengthen the talent pipeline. The Supply Chain Automation Workforce Hub (Hub) is a no cost, one-stop solution for recruiting and training skilled workers in supply chain automation and is powered by employers, education institutions, and workforce organizations.

Dorinda Byers D Byers & Associates, LLC

Beyond the Transcript: Showing the Skills Mississippi Employers Want to See

ST. FRANCISVILLE ROOM - CONVENTION CENTER

In this session, we’ll explore: • how microcredentials can bridge the gap between education, training, the workplace, and life-long learning. • the big picture – what’s happening with micro and alternative credentials both in the US and globally, their benefits for workforce development, and the challenges facing widespread adoption. • practical uses for incorporating digital badges to enhance your workforce training. • some real-world examples and lessons-learned from our experiences as the Online Workforce College project continues to grow and evolve

Dr. Michael Trest

JONES COLLEGE

This presentation will be presented in a lecture approach utilizing PowerPoint to present data and information on each objective. There will be opportunities for the attendees to interact and share their experiences in simulation and a question-and-answer component. CIVIC CENTER How Simulation Can Help Prepare New Nurse Graduates for Practice

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Paul Thompson LAERDAL