General Session
Career Pathways and DLR WIOA Services
Presenters: Julie Ruggiero and Laura Trapp
11:00am-11:45am
The Department of Labor and Regulation offers a variety of services and training opportunities that provide consumer choice and career pathways to ensure adults and youth attain their desired goals. Career Pathways is a series of structured and connected education programs. Career Pathways allow students to view their next steps in education, training, and in a career.
Round Table Sessions
11:45am-12:45pm ( 20 minute sessions, pick two)
How to Incorporate Business & Industry into CTE ProgramsPresenter: Adam Shaw, Madison Central School DistrictWant to get more businesses involved with your school district's CTE program? Learn how Madison Central successfully grew business involvement in their district and how you can too.
Grants and Other Funding Options for Career Development ProgramsPresenter: Erin Larsen, SD Department of EducationLearn more about funding opportunities available through the South Dakota Department of Education and other organizations.
Pre-ApprenticeshipsPresenter: Julie Ruggiero, SD Department of Labor & Regulation
The Department of Labor and Regulation is working towards changing the perception of registered apprenticeships, while increasing the awareness and number of registered apprenticeship programs. Registered Apprenticeships include a variety of occupations that allow students to gain hands-on experience while learning and earning a wage.
The Connection between CTE and School Counseling
Presenter: Alyssa Krogstrand
CTE and School Counseling share some common threads. Check out how school counselors and CTE teachers can help each other in career development, placement in CTE courses, and more.