Professional Development

Virtual Workshops

Building Pathways to Success: CORD's Summer Learning Series

Building Pathways to Success

CORD’s Summer Learning Series

Join us this summer for a series of engaging and informative virtual workshops designed to help educators and counselors align and support learners in career pathways. Enhance your skills and knowledge with expert-led sessions on essential topics.

Wednesday, June 18 (Noon–3:00 EST)

Supporting Learners in Career Pathways

This workshop, directed toward counselors and career advisors, will explore promising practices for developing a career preparation ecosystem that prepares all learners for success. Participants will develop action steps to employ efficient program design that accommodates the needs of learners by removing barriers and surrounding learners with holistic supports.

Facilitators:

Jennifer Jirous-Rapp
VP, Pathways & Partnerships, CORD

Lauren Jones
Lauren Jones
CTE Program Director for Special Populations, Counseling and Equity, CTE State Office in Colorado

Tuesday, July 8 (Noon–3:00 EST)

Creating Maps to Align Career Pathways

This workshop helps you assess existing pathways to uncover gaps and identify opportunities for your learners. We’ll help you envision seamless pathways of stackable credentials, giving learners of all ages and skill levels practical building blocks for in-demand skills, employment opportunities, and career advancement. Participants will develop a pathway map and action steps to address gaps and build alignment.

Facilitator: Jennifer Jirous-Rapp, VP, Pathways & Partnerships, CORD

Guest Presenter: 

Maria Coons

Maria Coons
Senior Consultant, CORD

Wednesday, July 30 (Noon–3:00 EST)

Integrating Apprenticeships into Career Pathways

This workshop explores the seamless integration of work-based learning that fosters apprenticeships within career pathways. From classroom-based career exploration to internships and apprenticeships, we’ll cover practical approaches for bridging education and work. Attendees will develop action steps for integrating these into their own state and local career pathways.

Facilitators:
Jennifer Jirous-Rapp, VP, Pathways & Partnerships, CORD
TBD

Wednesday, August 13 (Noon–3:00 EST)

Necessary Skills Now: Integrating Employability Skills into Career Pathways

Join us for a dynamic and interactive workshop designed specifically for educators, focusing on the integration of employability skills into technical programs. Participants will learn about employer perspectives on in-demand employability skills and strategies for embedding those skills into existing courses. The presenters will share bite-sized resources that can have a big impact on programs, along with a suite of classroom-ready tools that can be used immediately.

Facilitators: 

Hope Cotner
CEO, CORD
Marcella Gale
Marci Gale
Mechatronics Program Head & Faculty, Central Virginia Community College (VA)

Registration Information

To register for these workshops, go here or contact us at jrapp@cord.org.

Cost: $150 per 3-hour webinar – counts toward CU credits

Customized Workshop Option

Interested in a tailored workshop? We offer customized delivery of any of these workshops to meet the specific needs of your community. Contact us to discuss how we can create a personalized experience for you.

Contact Information

For more details, please contact Dr. Jennifer Jirous-Rapp, VP – Pathways & Partnerships, at jrapp@cord.org.