2025 SC Education + Business Summit: Full Schedule

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8:30am EDT

109 Navigating Discus for Career and Technical Education Excellence

Wednesday June 25, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EDT

Electronic resources included in the Discus library--Fergusons Career Guidance Center, Learning Express Library, Tutor.com, Learn360, and World Almanac for Kids: Careers--allow students access to career planning information, tools, and guidance relevant to all fields. These resources are provided to all South Carolinians free of charge. Presenter is a member of the Discus Training Team at the SC State Library.

Speakers

Sarah L. M. Pellerin

Wednesday June 25, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Room 103

Other, School Counselors

9:45am EDT

103 The Transportation/Supply Chain Industry Provides a Profitable Career for Students

Wednesday June 25, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EDT

Room 103

Part of this industry relates to Commercial Driving and obtaining a CDL license or Heavy Equipment Diesel Mechanics

How to obtain a CDL without having to pay for additional training/school; become a Diesel Mechanic with minimal expense or work on the loading docks which is essential to everything we do.

I have worked in the industry for 29 yrs at Averitt

Speakers

Alison B Vanstory

Wednesday June 25, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
Room 103

Transportation, Career Counselors | Distribution and Logistics (Supply Chain & Transportation), Career Counselors

11:00am EDT

156 Batter Up: Using Baseball to Excite and Inspire our Next Generation Workforce

Wednesday June 25, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT

Room 103

Yes, Yes, Yes

Speakers

Jeff Brown

Wednesday June 25, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Room 103

Human Services (Health and Human Services), Business Management & Administration (Management & Entrepreneurship)

1:00pm EDT

10 Make It a CCR Day!

Wednesday June 25, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT

Room 103

This session is very relevant to every CTE cluster as a recruitment strategy. The exposure provided from this session will prove immensely valuable to School Counselors, Career Center Directors, and District CTE Directors as they embark on simple initiatives that students will deem highly motivating. The presenter is a 25-year veteran in CTE and has worked in multiple regions of the Palmetto State.

Speakers

Chris Dinkins

Wednesday June 25, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Room 103

Other, CTE Administrators, CTE Directors

2:15pm EDT

62 CTE & Career Pathways That WORK: Turning Classrooms Into Launchpads for Success

Wednesday June 25, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT

Room 103

Relevance to the CTE Field:
Career and Technical Education (CTE) is at the forefront of preparing students for the 21st-century workforce, but many programs struggle to align with emerging industry needs. This session directly addresses how to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and career pathways by integrating real-world skills, industry certifications, and hands-on experiences into CTE programs. By focusing on high-demand STEM fields, this session empowers educators and administrators with strategies to ensure students graduate career-ready, not just diploma-ready.

Value to Participants:
Actionable Strategies– Learn practical ways to align CTE with workforce needs, ensuring students are equipped for success.
Industry & Education Partnerships – Discover how to **forge meaningful connections with businesses, securing internships, certifications, and funding.
Innovative Teaching Methods – Explore hands-on, project-based learning techniques that increase student engagement and retention.
Student Impact – Walk away with a roadmap to create clear, structured career pathways that lead to employment, entrepreneurship, or further education.

Attendees will leave with proven strategies, ready-to-use resources, and a fresh perspective on how to transform their CTE programs into powerful career-building engines.

Speakers

Michelle Heyward

Education Consultant, AINautics

Drone Certification Program, certify scholars 16 years of age to be drone pilots we also offer adult training.

Wednesday June 25, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
Room 103

STEM (will be removed- Engineering placed in Adv. Manufacturing), Education & Training (Education)

3:30pm EDT

204 Community Emergency Response Team (CERT): What Can You and Your Students Do?

Wednesday June 25, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT

Room 103

The CERT program aligns closely with the goals of Career and Technical Education (CTE) by fostering critical skills in emergency response, public safety, and community service. Many CTE fields, including healthcare, public safety, and human services, require a solid foundation in disaster preparedness and crisis management. Participants will gain an understanding of the CERT program’s mission and learn essential disaster response skills, including basic medical aid, fire safety, and team organization. These skills not only improve personal preparedness but also enhance participants’ professional competencies in safety and emergency management. Attendees will leave with actionable steps to get involved in CERT, fostering a sense of empowerment and civic responsibility while opening opportunities for networking and collaboration with local emergency response teams.

Speakers

Adrienne H Wood

Health science instructor; RN, Cope Area Career Center

Wednesday June 25, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Room 103

Health Science (Health & Human Services)