Session participants will learn about the many initiatives the South Carolina Coordinating Council for Workforce Development is undertaking to better connect K-20 education in the state to establish a more coherent, understandable, and efficient educational system that allows South Carolina to better prepare a future resilient workforce and increase economic development.
Relevance: Updates from the South Carolina Department of Education. Value: Will prepare participants for changes taking place because of current trends. Presenter Knowledge and Experience: I am the SCDE Program Team Lead who manages the dual credit offerings with the program education associates, and whose responsibility is to keep abreast of current trends and inform the CTE administrators and teachers.
Dr. Gladney is an Education Associate in the Office of Career and Technical Education at the South Carolina Department of Education. She is a graduate of South Carolina State University, the University of South Carolina, and Capella University. Dr. Gladney manages the Fashion Design... Read More →
Wednesday June 25, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EDT Room 101-B
Ashley Caldwell has been a dedicated Territory Manager at Certiport for over 11 years, significantly contributing to the company's growth and success. During his 11 years at Certiport is has been privileged to service the schools of South Carolina. He is an alumnus of Weber State University.
This session will focus on industry certifications. The attendees will learn about the available certifications, how to implement a program at their school, and available college credit.
Ashley Caldwell has been a Territory Manager at Certiport for over 11 years. During his 11 years at Certiport is has been privileged to service the schools of South Carolina. He is an alumnus of Weber State University.
The ASVAB Career Exploration Program is a free federal government resource utilized by most every public school in South Carolina and many private, charter, and homeschool organizations. The value to participants is to become acclimated to the Career Exploration Program site and get a better understanding of the utility of the site. Another benefit is for students attaining a 31 or higher on the ASVAB, the student would meet one of the CCR indicators for the state of South Carolina. Carolyn Pastor is an experienced School Counselor and Global Career Development Facilitator in Dorchester County 2 Schools with a diverse and rich experience. Mrs. Pastor is also a certified ASVAB Career Exploration Program Post-Test Interpretation facilitator. Scott Burgess is the Program Director for the ASVAB Career Exploration Program and previously worked in secondary and higher education.
