Managing Communications and ACT (Aviation Institute of Maintenance, Centura College, Tidewater Tech) hosted this exciting event to increase awareness of Virginia Department of Education’s CTE (Career and Technology Education) initiatives and how we can create more high-quality, work-based opportunities for our Southside Hampton Roads high school students. Over 100 attendees included workforce professionals, school CTE Advisors, businesses, college and universities, and others.
Why?
Our Hampton Roads workforce needs are many, both now and too strategically build a pipeline for our future. Our economy depends on young workers in many industries, especially maritime/transportation, healthcare, hospitality, new energies, and manufacturing/distribution. We also want our students to gain the education they need for sustainable careers in the fields which interests them. If we do, we will keep them in our region!
How to get Involved?
If you attended, watch for e-news from MCC for how the clusters’ brainstorming during the Forum is starting to gain momentum. Please tell us your stories so we can share them with others.
Download our CTE Forum Presentation and the Virginia High-Quality, Work-based Opportunities Flyer to learn more!
Want to meet your city’s CTE Administration?
Reach out to Dr. Nikki Finley, Work-Based Learning Specialist, Region 2, Office of Career, Technical and Adult Education,
VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION: 804.225-2051 | nikki.finley@doe.virginia.gov