2024 CTE Conference Program

DAY 3: WEDNESDAY

August 6, 2025

11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Breakout Sessions

Workforce Meeting SWEET GUM- EAST HALL Workforce Directors Only

Dr. Rebecca Brown PEARL RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Tongue Tied and Shaking like a Leaf: Supporting Student’s Development of Soft Skills for Today’s Workforce OAK- EAST HALL This workshop will review research related to the need for stronger soft skills among graduates, discuss multiple teaching methods that may support soft skill attainment, and provide attendees opportunities to practice these methods during the workshop. Attendees will also be provided with links to resources they can use as they develop, or help others to develop, ideas for teaching soft skills in their classrooms and programs.

Dr. Stephanie B. King MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY