2023 CTE Conference Program

AUGUST 2nd-4th, 2023 NATCHEZ, MS

The cover of this program was designed by Vanessa Jones, a student at Pearl River Community College.

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Meet Our Team Mississippi Community College Board

DR. LATOYA R. STERLING Assistant Director for CTE Training and Professional Development

DR. VALERIA WILLIAMS Director of Career and Technical Education

DR. SCOTT KOLLE Director Of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment

Thank You The Workforce, Career and Technical Education Annual Conference would not be possible without the support of our sponsors and year-round partners. We would like to thank our Platinum, Gold, and Silver sponsors, and our Academic partners. Please take a moment to review the sponsors throughout the guide and be sure to visit them during the conference to learn about their products,

services and efforts! PLATINUM

GOLD

SILVER

ACADEMIC

2023 Summer Conference Planning Committee

BRENT DUGUID Copiah-Lincoln Community College DR. DAVID COLLUM Pearl River Community College DR. MICHAEL BUSBY East Mississippi Community College DWAYNE CASEY Northwest Mississippi Community College KATIE BROADWAY Northwest Mississippi Community College DR. ADDIE BOONE Southwest Mississippi Community College SHACARLA BEVERLY Mississippi Community College Board SHERRY BELLMON Hinds Community College

CODY SPENCE East Central Community College

DR. SHAROLYN MAGEE Copiah-Lincoln Community College DR. KRISTA LEBRUN Mississippi Community College Board EBONI MANGUM Mississippi Community College Board FAWN SHOEMAKE Jones College LORI SMITH Meridian Community College JOHN POELMA Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College JASON MATTOX Northeast Mississippi Community College DR. SCOTT KOLLE Mississippi Community College Board

SUZANNE THOMPSON Mississippi Delta Community College DR. LATOYA R. STERLING Mississippi Community College Board

ROD TOLBERT Jones College

DR. AMY TOWNSEND Pearl River Community College

DR. LARRY C. WEBSTER, JR. Coahoma Community College DR. AMY WHITTINGTON Holmes Community College

DR. VALERIA WILLIAMS Mississippi Community College Board

DAY 1: WEDNESDAY

August 2, 2023

at-a-glance Schedule

Time

Session

Location

Registration, Exhibitor Walk & Networking

9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Convention Center

Nashville Room Convention Center

1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Opening General Session

Opening General Session

Opening Remarks Dr. LaToya R. Sterling, Assistant Director for Training and Professional Development for CTE Mississippi Community College Board

Welcome to Natchez Dan M. Gibson, Mayor City of Natchez

Dr. Dewayne Middleton, President Copiah-Lincoln Community College Welcome from MCCB Kell Smith, Executive Director Mississippi Community College Board

Governor’s Remarks The Honorable Tate Reeves, Governor of the State of Mississippi

Time

Session

Location

2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Program Area Meetings

Meeting Rooms

Natchez & Tupelo Room

3:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Break

3:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Breakout Sessions

Meeting Rooms

Dinner on Your Own

2023 Workforce, Career and Technical Education Summer Conference

August 2, 2023

DAY 1: WEDNESDAY

Welcome from Copiah-Lincoln Community College Dr. Middleton’s extensive background in higher education includes student services, classroom instruction, federal programs, academics, athletics, and administration. He has served in his current role as Executive Vice President of the college since 2021 where he oversees all campus vice presidents and all campus operations. Prior to this promotion, he served as Vice President of Co-Lin’s Simpson County Center for seven years. In previous positions at Co- Lin, Dr. Middleton was Dean of Student Services at the Simpson County Center, an academic advisor/instructor, the Upward Bound coordinator, and assistant men’s and women’s basketball coach. In addition to his experience at Co-Lin, Dr. Middleton has also served as an adjunct graduate professor at Alcorn State University. He holds an associate degree from Co-Lin (where he was a student-athlete for the Wolf Pack Men’s Basketball team), a bachelor’s degree from the University of Southern Mississippi in coaching and sports administration, a master’s degree from Alcorn State University in secondary education, and a doctorate from Mississippi State University in community college leadership.

Dr. Dewayne Middleton, President

August 2, 2023

DAY 1: WEDNESDAY

Welcome from the Mississippi Community College Board For over 33 years, the Mississippi Community College Board (MCCB) has proudly served the state’s community colleges by concentrating efforts to improve statewide educational opportunities and advancement of the community college system through coordination, support, leadership, and advocacy. The MCCB supports the 15 community colleges as they educate and train Mississippi’s future by delivering more than 250 programs of study to over 97,400 students annually.

Mr. Smith attended Mississippi Delta Community College. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science in 2003 and a Master of Public Policy and Administration in 2005, both from Mississippi State University. While at MSU, he was co-director of Governmental Affairs for the Student Association and served on the Student Association Housing Committee. He served as a member of the Stennis-Montgomery Association and was a Mississippi State Alumni Delegate. He was honored to be selected as a member of the Pi Alpha Alpha Honorary Society as well as, a Dean’s Scholar. Mr. Smith is a former member of the Board of Directors for the Mississippi Council on Economic Education and is a graduate of the Mississippi Community College Leadership Academy.

Kell Smith Executive Director, MCCB

Mr. Smith is married to the former Mary Straton Karatassos of Starkville. They live in Madison and are the parents of Eleanor and Rosie. He serves as a deacon of Broadmoor Baptist Church.

August 2, 2023

DAY 1: WEDNESDAY

Welcome from the city of Natchez, Mississippi

Dan Gibson has always loved Natchez – but he has not always lived here. He grew up in Jackson, Mississippi, the youngest of four boys and two loving and hard-working parents. Attending the Jackson Public Schools, he graduated from Murrah High School in 1983, where he served as both Student Body President and Editor of the School Newspaper. Dan continued his education at Mississippi State University, graduating in 1987 with a bachelor’s in business administration.

He began his political career there as Student Association President and as President of the Mississippi Student Body Presidents’ Council, representing Mississippi’s eight universities before the State College Board and MS Legislature. Acting on a lifelong passion for Natchez, Dan finally made the oldest city on the Mississippi River his home in 2016 and quickly became an active citizen, creating a hospitality business and volunteering for various community organizations. Desiring to be a force for positive change in Natchez, Dan answered the call of friends urging him to run for mayor in the fall of 2019. He was elected in July, 2020 with nearly 64% of the vote and solid support from every demographic. Even before taking office, Dan began building support for “The Natchez Renewal” – a plan to reverse years of decline in his adopted hometown and create jobs. Working with city and county leaders, Dan made keeping the local economy safely open during the national covid pandemic his top priority.

Dan M. Gibson Mayor of Natchez, Mississippi

This work paid off quickly: in February 2021, Forbes Magazine ranked Natchez #5 on its list, “The Top Ten Best Places In America To Travel Right Now And Avoid The Pandemic”. Many more national rankings soon followed such as #7 on USA Today’s “Top Ten Best Historic Small Towns” list, #8 on Southern Living’s “Best Small Towns”, and #1, National Public Radio’s “Most Affordable City in America”. Taking office in the wake of national unrest following the George Floyd incident, Dan has worked tirelessly to promote unity in Natchez. He seeks to build a better city where Unity is celebrated and with it, Community and Opportunity.

August 2, 2023

DAY 1: WEDNESDAY

Keynote Speaker James D. King

Mr. King is a technical educator with over 40 years of experience as a teacher and an administrator. A native of West Tennessee, he was the first in his family to graduate from college. Mr. King was raised by a single parent who truly understood the value of getting an education in order to improve one’s future career opportunities. His father also impressed upon him the value of a strong work ethic.

Mr. King graduated from the University of Tennessee at Martin with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Education and began his teaching career in 1978. He received his Master’s in Education Administration from the University of Memphis. In 1983, Mr. King became the Assistant Director of one of Tennessee’s 27 Technical Colleges. Over the next 16 years, he served as President of three Technical Colleges. In 1999, Mr. King was appointed Tennessee Board of Regents Vice Chancellor, overseeing the operations of the state’s 27 Technical Colleges. The System gained national recognition under his leadership. The Gates Foundation recognized the Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology as one of the two systems in the country “doing it the right way.” President Barack Obama called the TCATs a “national model.” Mr. King completed his 40-year career as Executive Vice Chancellor of the Tennessee Board of Regents

and President of Northeast State Community College. During his career he served as President of the American Technical Education Association, Board Chair of the National SkillsUSA, Chair of the Council on Occupational Education, and Board Member for the National Technical Honor Society. In 2020, the State of Tennessee honored him with a building naming. Mr. King now spends his time doing accreditation visits for technical colleges, riding horses, and caring for his cat, Mr. Hemingway and dog, Chester.

August 2, 2023

DAY 1: WEDNESDAY

Governor's Remarks

The Honorable Tate Reeves Governor of the state of Mississippi

As the 65th Governor of Mississippi, Tate Reeves is a conservative leader who has focused on the principles of guarding taxpayers’ dollars, improving educational opportunities, and growing new careers so that the state’s best and brightest can stay and raise their families in Mississippi. Governor Reeves served as State Treasurer and Lieutenant Governor, applying his financial training in the investment business to be the state’s foremost advocate for balancing the state budget while minimizing state debt. He successfully passed the largest tax cut in Mississippi’s history to encourage more private investments and job growth. Governor Reeves is a Rankin County native and a graduate of Florence High School. He is an honors graduate of Millsaps College and holds a bachelor’s degree in economics. He and his wife, Elee, are the proud parents of three daughters, Tyler, Emma and Madeline. The Reeves family attends Galloway Memorial United Methodist Church.

PROGRAM AREA MEETINGS 2:30 P.M. – 3:30 P.M.

Agriculture Business & Management Technology; Field Crops; Horticulture; Irrigation; Golf/Turf; Landscape Management; Forestry; Well Construction Technology; Veterinary Technology

Nashville Room

Automotive Machinist; Machine Shop; Machine Tool; Precision Manufacturing; Tool & Die; Millwright Technology; Pipefitting; Plumbing Technology; Brick & Stone Masonry; Residential Carpentry

Memphis Room

Automotive Technology; Automotive Vehicles & Accessories Marketing Operations; Collision Repair; Diesel Equipment Technology

Civic Center

Aviation & Industrial Technology

Memphis Room

Cardiovascular Technology; Radiological Technology; Polysomnography; Diagnostic Medical Sonography Technology

Greenville Room

Criminal Justice; Court Reporting; Paralegal; Conservation Law Enforcement

Nashville Room

Construction Equipment Operations; Commercial Truck Driving; Logistics; OSHA

Memphis Room

Cosmetology; Barber/Stylist; Massage Therapy; Nail Technology

St. Louis Room

PROGRAM AREA MEETINGS 2:30 P.M. – 3:30 P.M.

Counseling, Student Support Services; Work-Based Learning; Navigators

Nashville Room

DDT; GIS; Civil Technology; Surveying; Construction Engineering; Engineering Technology; Industrial Technology; Electrical Lineman

Civic Center

Conference Room B The Grand Hotel

Early Childhood Education Technology

Electrical Technology; Commercial Residential Maintenance; Industrial Maintenance Technology

New Orleans Room

Conference Room C The Grand Hotel

EMT Basic; Paramedic

Funeral Services; Interpreter Training Technology

Nashville Room

IST –Computer Networking, Programming, Security, Database, Computer Servicing, Web Design, Entertainment Media, Graphic Design Technology, Graphics & Print Communication

Concordia & Vicksburg Room

Medical Laboratory Technology; Surgical Technology; Healthcare Assistant; Medical Assistant Technology; Health Information Technology

Greenville Room

Occupational Therapy; Physical Therapy Assistant

Greenville Room

PROGRAM AREA MEETINGS 2:30 P.M. – 3:30 P.M.

Office Systems Technology: Accounting, Microcomputer, Health Care Data, Banking & Finance; Business & Marketing Technology; Real Estate; Fashion Marketing; Clothing & Textile Design; Interior Design

St. Francisville & Baton Rouge Room

PetroChemical Refining; Manufacturing Technology; Automation & Control Technology; Electronics Technology; Industrial Electronics Technology; Marine Electrical Technology; Telecommunication; Bio-Medical Equipment Repair; Instrumentation

Nashville Room

Conference Room A The Grand Hotel

Practical Nursing

Respiratory Care Technology; Respiratory Therapy; Dental Assistant Technology; Dental Hygiene Technology; Pharmacy Technician; Pharmacy Technology; Ophthalmic Technology

Nashville Room

Travel & Tourism; Culinary Arts; Food Production & Management Technology; Hotel & Restaurant Management; Meat Merchandising Technology

Nashville Room

Welding; Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

Nashville Room

DAY 1: WEDNESDAY

August 2, 2023

3:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Breakout Sessions

Disability Awareness VICKSBURG ROOM - CONVENTION CENTER

This presentation is designed to enlighten instructors to the difficulties ADA students face through simulation activities. The participants will develop awareness and empathy for ADA students with disabilities. The presentation will help dispel negative beliefs and stereotypes about ADA students. The presenters will use simulation activities to broaden the understanding of participants to the challenges ADA students face on a daily basis. Since more individuals with disabilities are attending college, with many in CTE programs, it is necessary for instructors to be more aware of the challenges this population may face. By providing this training, instructors will participate in activities that will make them more conscious of their teaching styles, attitudes, words and actions. Participants in the presentation will develop an awareness of the challenges facing students with disabilities. The presentation will help eliminate stereotypes and misconceptions about students with disabilities. The instructors will be able to analyze previous beliefs and build a new understanding that students with disabilities are not learning disabled they just learn in a different way. Participants will be able to develop and modify their teaching practices to include all students with or without disabilities. Moving Full Steam Ahead: How Do We Do This When Our Tanks are Still on Empty The workshop is designed to remind educators that they are not alone with their burnout/empty tanks. Educators face many obstacles and keep going. This workshop aims to educate attendees on what they are feeling and how to handle the feelings. It provides a self-assessment form that each can take to see where they are on the burnout level and offers coping skills to empower them to move forward. The workshop is geared to encourage group participation and encouragement from peers. ST. LOUIS ROOM - CONVENTION CENTER

Heather Holliman, Shelle Smith, Darla Lyons, Aimee McGehee

MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Betty Ginn NORTHWEST MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Weave a Webb of Trust and Rapport NEW ORLEANS ROOM - CONVENTION CENTER

The presentation offers a personal perspective of how to weave trust and rapport in the classroom. Discussions include how to manage a classroom and provide support to students while trying to have a little humor and fun.

Jason Webb HINDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

DAY 1: WEDNESDAY

August 2, 2023

3:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Breakout Sessions

Hospitality in the Classroom: The Art of Caring

BATON ROUGE ROOM - CONVENTION CENTER

Understand the way the learning environment communicates a message Recognize that students are our guests and we are the hosts to Formulate ideas on how to improve their classrooms to Know that showing hospitality to students will produce graduates who The workshop is designed to: and learn ways to ensure that message is a positive one. better understand how we can serve them with excellence. benefit neurodivergent students. will take hospitality withthem into the workplace. Engaging and Assisting At-Risk Students in the Classroom This workshop is intended to help classroom instructors quickly identify at- risk students by learning the associated risk factors and engaging with students to build trust and learn about potential barriers. The session will review different types of engagement that can occur in the classroom and helpful instructional techniques. It will conclude with a breakout activity that allows instructors from different colleges to pair up and share their individual college and community resources available to students. This will allow colleagues to bring back resource ideas to their college if they have similar community resources in their local areas. ST. FRANCISVILLE ROOM - CONVENTION CENTER GREENVILLE ROOM - CONVENTION CENTER This presentation will provide education and training leaders with current research on applying XR welder training into the traditional, live welder instructional cycle. The presenters will share 2023 research on integrating XR technology in welder training programs, including the timing of the integration for optimizing outcomes. Participants will learn recommended best practices for training with welding simulators. These best practices can be applied by following a recommended pattern and sequence of training. The essential outcome is for instructors, teaching institutions, and the industry to benefit from the present research and be empowered to implement teaching strategies that yield optimum outcomes while avoiding adverse outcomes. Best Practices for Transforming Welder Training with Extended Reality

Christy Grissom NORTHEAST MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Jamie Erickson Hargett MISSISSIPPI DELTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Dr. Monica Donohue

Jeff Reid

MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE

DAY 2: THURSDAY

August 3, 2023

at-a-glance Schedule

Location

Time

Session

Registration, Exhibitor Walk & Networking

8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

Exhibit Hall

8:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

General Session: James King

Nashville Room

Tupelo & Natchez Room

10:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Break

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Breakout Sessions

Meeting Rooms

Convention Center

12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.

Luncheon

1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.

Breakout Sessions

Meeting Rooms

Tupelo & Natchez Room

2:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Snack Break

2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Breakout Sessions

Meeting Rooms

Tupelo & Natchez Room

3:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Break

3:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Breakout Sessions

Meeting Rooms

5:30 p.m. - Until

Dinner on the River

Broadway Street

2023 Workforce, Career and Technical Education Summer Conference

DAY 2: THURSDAY

August 3, 2023

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

GREENVILLE ROOM - CONVENTION CENTER Be Stellar: Get Your Groove Back!

To be "stellar" is to be better than everything else. Life brings many daily challenges that may cause one to feel down and out. The best way to overcome those challenges is to change the outlook on them. Since you are asked to have a stellar performance in many aspects, why not have a "stellar" attitude to accompany your job performance? This session will help you regain your groove professionally while having a stellar attitude.

Eboni Mangum MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD

VICKSBURG ROOM - CONVENTION CENTER This session highlights how to build working relationships characterized by mutual respect, innovation, collaboration, and healthy conflict. The components necessary for trust to flourish are covered that can alleviate ime and energy being wasted on turf wars, silo mindsets, suspicion, misunderstandings, and low employee engagement. Building Trust: A Key Competency for Success in Moving Full Steam Ahead in an Ever-changing Work Environment

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI Dr. Heather Annulis

Nursing Regulations

This session will provide updates on nursing regulations. MEMPHIS & ST. LOUIS ROOM - CONVENTION CENTER

Dr. Phyllis Johnson

Dr. Priscilla Burks

MISSISSIPPI BOARD OF NURSING

DAY 2: THURSDAY

August 3, 2023

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

Full Steam Ahead: Accelerate Your Career With the Power of Essential Skills

NEW ORLEANS ROOM - CONVENTION CENTER

This session will discuss some of the essential skills needed to accelerate the Mississippi workforce. This session will also provide practical steps that can be taken by educators, administrators and staff to prepare students to excel in the workforce.

Tim White ALL ABOUT THE W, LLC

Enhancing the Leadership Capabilities of CTE Students Through Participation in Phi Theta Kappa and Honors Programming

ST. FRANCISVILLE ROOM - CONVENTION CENTER

Dr. Douglas Donohue, Dr. David Collum, Said Otwane PEARL RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE

This presentation will provide CTE instructors and administrators a thorough overview of the positive impact that active participation in the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and/or honors programs can have on students in CTE programs. The benefits of participation in these student groups extends far beyond any scholarships for transfer that the students may receive, and the presentation will explore those additional benefits to the students.

BATON ROUGE ROOM - CONVENTION CENTER The Landscape of Career Technical Education

This session will share lessons learned from the facilitation of the Postsecondary State CTE Leaders Fellowship at Advance CTE sponsored by ECMCF. Additionally, the session will provide a preview of the State CTE Leadership Pipeline Tool-Kit.

Dr. Kevin Johnson ADVANCE CTE

DAY 2: THURSDAY

August 3, 2023

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

What Do I Do with This Pencil? CONCORDIA ROOM - CONVENTION CENTER

This session will review content and lesson plans developed pre-COVID and post-COVID to show the shift in instructional delivery. Participants will be placed in small groups to discuss challenges and solutions to instructional delivery pre and post COVID. Revised course design and delivery must be considered, and ideas will be shared. Instructors must now look at the results in a different light and work backwards making sure they have a benchmark at every opportunity. Strategies for shifting instruction, delivery, and classroom activities will be discussed, practiced, and shared.

Dr. Stephanie Duguid DO GOOD LEADERSHIP

Award-Winning Barbering Design

The session will provide demonstrations by award-winning barbering instructors. CIVIC CENTER

Reginald Thomas, Remonica Hightower COAHOMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE

College-Industry Partnership: Types, Challenges, Benefits, and Strategies

The main goal of this workshop is to discuss the process of how colleges form industry partnership and what to expect in the process. The presentation will show how to determine whether a partnership is advisable, which level of partnership involvement may be most effective, what to expect in terms of challenges and benefits, which activities might be advised at the start of the partnership, and which level of involvement and management is needed from college leaders. VICKSBURG ROOM - CONVENTION CENTER

Dr. Carsten Schmidtke UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI

DAY 2: THURSDAY

August 3, 2023

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

Overview of Perkins Funding GREENVILLE ROOM - CONVENTION CENTER All Things Perkins

CTE Administrators

Online Workforce College: Skills, Success, & Opportunities

ST. FRANCISVILLE ROOM - CONVENTION CENTER

The Online Workforce College is a fully online, self-paced, & on-demand skills training platform developed by Jones College in Ellisville, MS. The platform was built to offer expanded learning opportunities by offering affordable, flexible, work-ready skills training for employment. A scalable highly customizable solution, employers are given affordable, yet valuable pathways to meet their specific training goals. The Online Workforce College accommodates training organizations, such as Workforce and Adult Education, and career development programs, with tools that are user- friendly (student & instructor) for online skills training coupled with white- labeled, digital badges. This session will give an overview of the platform, how we are supporting various organizations, and how learners, with their badges and the confidence that they gain, can reach opportunities that may have never been possible before. 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

Dr. Michael Trest, Jennifer Powell JONES COLLEGE

HELP SAVE LIVES

Paul Thompson LAERDAL

DAY 2: THURSDAY

August 3, 2023

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

This session is designed to help educators identify where they fit in the workforce collaboration puzzle. Leveraging collaborative teaching strategies to enhance student learning, integrate effective teamwork amongst peers, and prepare students for the workforce. ST. LOUIS ROOM - CONVENTION CENTER Don't Be Puzzled! We Are Moving "Full Steam Ahead"

Lychanda Brown HINDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Igniting the Future of STEM: Harnessing NSF Grants to Advance CTE through Financial Aid and Holistic Student Development

NEW ORLEANS ROOM - CONVENTION CENTER

Dr. Brent Sutphin MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE

This presentation explores the application of an NSF Grant in developing the Excelerate in STEM Scholar Program, concentrating on strategies and support mechanisms that enable educational institutions to create transformative learning experiences for their students. The discussion will focus on the experiences of participating CTE students, and showcasing how the scholarship aids in their development and growth. These support mechanisms include mentoring, learning communities, webinars, early alert systems, learning contracts, summer bridge programs, and co-curricular support. Additionally, the presentation will address the financial assistance provided by the grant, and helping students complete college by covering their unmet financial needs. The conversation will also cover the application and selection process developed by the STEM Scholarship Committee, emphasizing the effective utilization of these grants for student success.

DAY 2: THURSDAY

August 3, 2023

Breakout Sessions

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

The main goal of this workshop is to help educators and instructional designers explore the use of virtual reality in education and learn how to incorporate this technology into their teaching practice in practical and effective ways. The information provided in this workshop can be directly applied to workforce and career technical education (CTE) settings, as virtual reality can be particularly useful in these contexts. For example, VR simulations can provide hands-on training for technical skills such as welding, HVAC repair, or medical procedures. VR can also offer immersive experiences that simulate real-world scenarios, such as a customer service interaction or a manufacturing production line, allowing learners to practice problem solving and decision-making in a safe and controlled environment. By attending this workshop, participants can gain insights into how virtual reality can be leveraged to enhance workforce and CTE training, and explore practical applications and best practices for integrating VR into their teaching practice. Participants can also learn about the tools and resources available for creating and accessing VR content and gain an understanding of the benefits and potential limitations of this technology in the context of workforce and career technical education. ST. FRANCISVILLE ROOM - CONVENTION CENTER Stepping into Learning Using Virtual Reality to Enhance Education Global Perspectives on Workforce and Career Technical Education: Strategies for Advancing Business and Industry BATON ROUGE ROOM - CONVENTION CENTER This session will provide an overview of the German model of workforce development and career technical education. Drawing from the experiences of a small contingency of community college leaders who traveled to Berlin, Germany, the presentation will showcase training facilities, governmental agencies, and corporations that are leading the way in workforce development. Attendees can expect to learn about the German model of vocational training, which emphasizes practical, hands-on experience and close collaboration between industry and education. They will also hear about the role of government in supporting workforce development and the ways in which German corporations are investing in their own employees to stay competitive in a rapidly changing global economy.

Cody Robertson JONES COLLEGE

Lori Smith, Joseph Knight MERIDIAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE

DAY 2: THURSDAY

August 3, 2023

3:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Breakout Sessions

Metacognition can best be described as an individual’s extraordinary ability to evaluate and control their cognitive processes. The ability to control metacognitive processes can contribute greatly to the success of students. This presentation aligns with the conference theme in its focus on accountability; something that is very important in assisting businesses to function efficiently. VICKSBURG ROOM - CONVENTION CENTER Improving Accountability through Metacognitive Processes and Mental Organization Business Applied Science Degree (BAS) ST.LOUIS ROOM - CONVENTION CENTER In this session participants will learn about Delta State University’s Bachelor of Applied Science program and how students can benefit. Can You Handle the Steam? ST. FRANCISVILLE ROOM - CONVENTION CENTER The goal of this session is to disseminate pertinent and intriguing information about CTE (including Health Science) that will be advantageous to recruiting efforts. Career Pathways-Revisit, Revitalize and Restore GREENVILLE ROOM - CONVENTION CENTER Hear from your Workforce Advocates, Monica Marshall and Jacky Larson, from Tooling U-sme about how to revisit, revitalize and restore your career pathways! In our session, we will challenge you to examine your current methods, encourage you towards new directions, and solidify your career pathways, the perfect circle to success.

WILLIAM CAREY UNIVERSITY Dr. Christina Liverett

Dr. Tomeka Harbin DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY Lisa Cooley

Dylan Baldwin

Tonya Vaughn

ITAWAMBA COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Jacky Larson TOOLINGU| sme Monica Marshall

Join Us for Dinner on the River Great Food, Live Entertainment, and Networking

DAY 3: FRIDAY

August 4, 2023

at-a-glance Schedule

Time

Session

Location

Convention Center

7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

Exhibitor Walk & Networking

8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Breakout Sessions

Meeting Rooms

Natchez & Tupelo Room

9:30 a.m.-9:45 a.m.

Break

9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Breakout Sessions

Meeting Rooms

Natchez & Tupelo Room

10:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Break

St. Francisville Room

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

CTOA Meeting

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Workforce Session

St. Louis Room

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Luncheon and Closing Ceremony

Nashville Room

2023 Workforce, Career and Technical Education Summer Conference

DAY 3: FRIDAY

August 4, 2023

8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Breakout Sessions

In this workshop, we will explore the integration of AI tools such as CharGPT, Pictory, and Magic Slides, etc. into ENG-1033 Technical English courses. These innovative AI tools can enhance the learning experience and better prepare students for the rapidly evolving demands of modern business and industry. Participants will learn how to effectively incorporate these AI tools into their curriculum, maximizing the development of essential skills such as professional writing, document design, research, and multimedia presentations. By adopting cutting-edge technologies, educators can ensure that their students are equipped with the practical knowledge and technical expertise needed to excel in the workforce. Integrating AI Tools for Enhanced Learning and Relevance in Modern Business ST.LOUIS ROOM - CONVENTION CENTER

Jason Stuart MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Collison Repair CIVIC CENTER

In this session you will learn industry collaborations and partnerships are high engagement teaching/learning strategy and a vital resource to education. Collaborations are necessary for program, student, and industry success. This session is designed to help educators identify where they fit in the workforce collaboration puzzle. leverage collaborative teaching strategies to enhance student learning, integrate effective teamwork amongst peers, and prepare students for the workforce.

ITAWAMBA COMMUNITY COLLEGE Dylan Baldwin

Electrical Innovations for the Future NEW ORLEANS ROOM - CONVENTION CENTER

Join us for an exhilarating journey into the realm of cutting-edge technology as we explore a captivating presentation on "Electrifying Innovations: Unveiling Products for the Future." In this electrifying showcase, we will delve into the latest advancements and revolutionary products that are set to shape our world in the years to come. Harnessing the power of electricity, this presentation will illuminate the potential of emerging technologies and their profound impact on various sectors. You will be guided you through a captivating display of transformative electrical products poised to reshape industries, enhance sustainability, and improve the quality of life for individuals worldwide. Prepare to be captivated by a range of groundbreaking products for the future. This hand on presentation will be exciting!!! Don't miss this extraordinary opportunity to glimpse the future of technology and electricity!

Tim White ALL ABOUT THE W, LLC

DAY 3: FRIDAY

August 4, 2023

9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Breakout Sessions

Setting Your Graduates up for Success: Using Student Organizations to Promote Academic Achievement in CTE Programs

and Bridge the Workforce Gap VICKSBURG ROOM - CONVENTION CENTER

Dr. Kimberly Jones MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD

CTSOs. It will seek to dispel the myth that CTSOs are just mere clubs for students' socialization. The workshop will highlight how CTSOs are instrumental to student’s self-actualization, as well as having an impact on the global workforce and economy. It will illustrate how involvement can assist with empowering students, fostering leadership traits, and increasing academic achievement. It will also show how involvement in CTSOs assist with improving the quality of our nation’s workforce and closing the middle-skills gap. Enhancing Welder Training: Overcoming Challenges for Industry-Relevant Education CIVIC CENTER Join this round table discussion to explore the common challenges found in welder training/education and discover practical strategies to overcome them. Delve into topics such as curriculum, hands-on training techniques, industry collaboration, training on emerging technologies, safety considerations, and soft skills development. Gain valuable insights and actionable solutions to ensure welder training programs align with industry needs, preparing students with the necessary skills and knowledge to thrive in the welding industry. Understanding and Recognizing Human Trafficking in Mississippi NEW ORLEANS ROOM - CONVENTION CENTER In this workshop, the presenter will define human trafficking, share indicators, vulnerabilities, and the roles of the Human Trafficking Coordinator, Human Trafficking Intelligence Analyst, and Special Agents within the MS Bureau of Investigation in response to human trafficking. She will present human trafficking data collected, response assessment teams, training, operations in working cases, and assisting victims.

Rod Tolbert

JONES COLLEGE

MISSISSIPPI BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Ashlee Lucus

DAY 3: FRIDAY

August 4, 2023

9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Breakout Sessions

HB 1388:Baseline Analysis of Workforce Outcomes The main goal of this presentation is to discuss the findings of the mandated baseline analysis of workforce outcomes for students completing a CTE program through a Mississippi public community college. The workshop aims to provide attendees with a better understanding of how community college CTE programs align with industry and occupations that pay a family- sustaining wage, as well as the postsecondary and employment outcomes of CTE graduates. The workshop's practical application is crucial for workforce development in Mississippi. By aligning CTE programs with industry needs and occupations that pay a family-sustaining wage, Mississippi can improve its workforce's skills and knowledge, leading to economic growth and prosperity. Employers can benefit from a more qualified workforce, and students can benefit from CTE programs that provide them with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in their chosen careers. BATON ROUGE ROOM - CONVENTION CENTER ERDC-Hinds Community College Partnership in Workforce Training, A Successful Model ST. FRANCISVILLE ROOM - CONVENTION CENTER The purpose of this partnership is to encourage and enhance study in the scientific disciplines of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), and professional areas of interest mutually agreed upon for enhancing the engineering, technological, and scientific areas of ERDC laboratories. ERDC is a research entity for the US Army Corps of Engineers that is spread over several states and has a diverse workforce of over 2400 employees, including engineers, scientists, technicians, and administrative personnel. ERDC recognizes that continuing education fosters creative thinking and advanced skillsets that ensure a highly trained workforce capable of innovative research. ERDC established the Graduate Institute (GI) on the Vicksburg campus in 1986 to facilitate and coordinate graduate education and focused training, such as intense short courses, to keep the workforce abreast of new technologies.

Cliff Thames ACCELERATE MS

Dr. Stanley C. Woodson ERDC

HINDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE Josh Bower

AE TECHNOLOGY

In this session we will be discussing our interactive boards and the changes we have made to them which will enhance learning in the classroom. GREENVILLE ROOM - CONVENTION CENTER

Adam Crappel AE TECHNOLOGY

DAY 3: FRIDAY

August 4, 2023

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

CTOA Meeting ST. FRANCISVILLE - CONVENTION CENTER Regular Meeting

Rod Tolbert JONES COLLEGE

Expanding Reach and Improving Outcomes: How Workforce and CTE Programs Can Partner for Success ST. LOUIS - CONVENTION CENTER Workforce training can provide engaging experiences that serve as a valuable first step towards a one- or two-year credit pathways and/or improve CTE employment opportunities or future earnings. Learn about workforce and CTE collaborations that meet emerging industry needs and further individual career goals. Case Study: PRCC Healthcare, UAS, and Hydrography Pathways.

Rebecca Brown PEARL RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Shelika Hooker ACCELERATE MS

Career and Technical Education

Community College Leadership

Transfr is building a classroom-to-career pipeline by delivering simulation-based training that equips learners with the skills needed to successfully enter the workforce.

Tooling U-SME is the workforce development division of SME, a non-profit professional association dedicated to advancing manufacturing. We are industry leaders and advocates, working with thousands of companies, including more than half of all Fortune 500® manufacturers and over 1,000 educational institutions across the country. The manufacturing industry never stops innovating. Neither do we. Tooling U-SME provides personalized, hands-on guidance to help you deliver best-in-industry instruction. Through proven classes, industry-recognized certification, custom programs, and learning consulting services, we are building a strong manufacturing workforce. One individual, one company at a time.

We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude for your presence and active participation at the 2023 Workforce, Career and Technical Education Conference. Your contribution and engagement played a significant role in making the event a resounding success. Thank You We hope that the conference provided you with valuable insights, meaningful discussions, and networking opportunities that will benefit you both professionally and personally. The knowledge and experiences shared by esteemed speakers and fellow participants have undoubtedly enriched the event, fostering an environment of collaboration and growth. We sincerely appreciate the time and effort you invested in attending the conference. Your presence not only enriched the event but also demonstrated your commitment to staying updated with the latest advancements in your field. We would also like to express our gratitude for your valuable feedback and suggestions. Your input will assist us in enhancing future conferences and ensuring they cater to your evolving needs and expectations. Once again, thank you for your active participation and support. We genuinely hope that the conference was a valuable experience for you, and we look forward to seeing next year!