Career Planning: Focused Yet Flexible
Contributor: Jan Bayer, Industrial/Organizational Psychologist Supporting the ASVAB Career Exploration Program
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NCPN Career Pathways Leadership Institutes
Designed for high school, community college, and adult educators workforce development personnel, NCPN workshops cover topics such employer engagement, contextual teach and learning, career pathways mapping, work-based learning, stackable credentials, and IET and career pathway alignment. All can be tailored to fit local needs and can be delivered onsite at your location. MORE INFO
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From Hesitation to Integration: Making AI Faculty-Friendly
Artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly emerged as a critical tool across diverse industries, streamlining tasks and enhancing productivity. Yet, despite its growing ubiquity, many educators remain uncertain about AI’s role in the classroom, fearing complexity and potential risks. This upcoming NCPN Pre-Conference session offers a roadmap for integrating AI into teaching and learning environments, illustrating
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CORD Welcomes New Leadership Team Member
CORD, the parent organization of NCPN, is pleased to announce that Dr. Maria Coons has joined our team following her retirement from an impressive 37-year career at Harper College, a leading suburban community college in the Chicago area. Throughout her career, Dr. Coons has held several key leadership roles, including Vice President of Strategic Alliances
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Infusing Necessary Skills into CTE-STEM Curriculum
The accelerating rate of technology adoption has dramatically altered the jobs we do and how we do them. While efficiencies have been realized across sectors, the changes brought about by remote work have illuminated the fact that “uniquely human” skills like communication and problem solving are sorely lacking among today’s workforce. Research indicates this skills
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Preparing for Emerging Skills
The skills landscape is always evolving and changes quickly. How does, how can, an educator keep pace? The workplace of the future will require technicians who are able to navigate complex workplace environments in which existing jobs are constantly evolving and new jobs are being created (Preparing Technicians for the Future of Work, Project Details).
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(2024-02) Ranucci, Academic Esports
Volume 32, No. 4: The Evolving Educational Landscape Academic Esports: Gateway to STEM-Related Careers Jill Ranucci, Ph.D., CTE Consultant, Leander, Texas Districts and states across the country revise and rewrite their academic visions, goals, standards, and strategic plans every year. Excellence, equity, resources, and classroom actions are at the forefront of student success. The rapidly
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Funston, Early College
Early College Pathway for Students in the Academic Middle Kathy L. Funston, EdD, Director of Strategic Partnerships and Pathways, Perkins Career & Technical Education Director, ISD 191 Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District There are a lot of different options for students to pursue after high school, ranging from starting a career to pursuing a degree. The new
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Empowering Rural Education: How Artificial Intelligence Transforms Teaching and Administration Rachael McClain, PhD, Chief of Staff, Collegiate Edu-Nation In the ever-evolving landscape of education, the term “artificial intelligence” (AI) has become increasingly prevalent. AI, in its simplest form, refers to computer systems that can perform tasks typically requiring human intelligence. In this article, we will
Snowberry, Ahnapee YA
Youth Apprenticeship Collaboration Helps to Shape Future Northeast Wisconsin Workforce Mike Snowberry, Director of Learning Services, Luxemburg-Casco School District, Luxemburg, Wisconsin In September 2022, Forward Analytics, the research arm of the Wisconsin Counties Association, indicated that without more people moving to Wisconsin the state’s working-age population is projected to shrink by approximately 130,000 people within
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