2020 Conference

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Conference Program Strands

Career Counseling, Career Development, and Career Advising

Academic advising to support pathways
Career assessment
Career awareness/exploration/development
Career coach/navigation services
College and career planning
Career roadmap for advising
Counseling
Parental engagement
Portfolios
Recruitment and retention
Supporting special populations

Designing / Delivering Programs

Accelerated Adult Education Models
Adult Career Pathways
Apprenticeships and Pre-Apprenticeships
Competency-based education
Contextualized instruction
Course sequencing
Credit for prior learning
Curriculum alignment
Dual and articulated credit
Evidence-based best practices
Industry certifications
Integrated Education and Training (IET) Models
Stackable credentials
Work-based learning continuum
Workforce Preparation: Essential/Employability/Soft Skills

Developing and Sustaining Partnerships

Career Pathways system development
Employer engagement
Facilitating transitions
Funding/grant writing
Measurement and accountability
Partnership development/management
Policy and program alignment

Workforce/Economic Development

Corporate training
Employer advisory councils
Integrated services
Labor market intelligence
System transformation
Talent development strategies
WIOA administration to support pathways
Workforce board partnerships
Reentry programs