Friday, 8:20 - 9:20 A.M.

Changing the Public's Attitude About Manufacturing
This presentation discusses an action-packed two-week course designed to familiarize students with processes and jobs in manufacturing. The measurable outcome is the impact the course has on the community. Dexter Hulse, University of Cincinnati, Batavia, Ohio

Building Plans of Study: The Process and Tech Prep Involvement in Alaska
Career Pathway planning is an important component of Perkins IV. This presentation focuses on the steps being used in Alaska to design plans of study that define both the content (what is taught) and delivery (when and how it is taught) of instruction. A Career Pathway Implementation Action Plan will be shared. Carol Jurgens, Jurgens Professional Services, Bellevue, Nebr.; Deanna Schultz, University of Alaska, Anchorage, Alaska

You Can Be in Two Places at Once: Successfully Implementing a Tech Prep Dual Credit Program
Learn how our community college and ten high schools jointly developed an effective new model for dual credit. This is a case where “one size does fit all.” Review TPDC checklists, forms, and marketing materials and hear about the trials and tribulations of our first year from the perspectives of a small district (one school, 975 students) and a large district (three schools, 5000 students). Suzanne Kendryna, Moraine Area Career System, Oak Lawn, Ill.; Laura Concialdi, Evergreen Park Community High School, Evergreen Park, Ill.; Sharon Kennedy, Jane Anne Long, Moraine Valley Community College, Palos Hills, Ill.; Frank LaMantia, Community High School District 218, Oak Lawn, Ill.

Increasing Educational Opportunities in Healthcare Through Partnerships 
This presentation highlights the work being done by Bluegrass Community and Technical College’s Nursing Division in conjunction with several public and private partners to provide increased access to all levels of nursing education and implement career mobility pathways. This program will have a positive impact on the healthcare workforce in the region. Carolyn Lewis, Laura Fraebel, Bluegrass Community and Technical College, Lexington, Ky.

Make Your Computer a Free Career Center
Learn how to use free online resources to help students in their career planning and development. Vinita Long, Columbus High School, Columbus, Miss.

Proactive Counseling Techniques for Secondary and Postsecondary Instructors 
Each day instructors greet students who bring severe problems and issues to class. This presentation gives instructors ways to anticipate problems and deal with issues utilizing a proactive counseling classroom methodology. Stephen Springer, Texas State University, San Marcos, Tex.

Putting Students Back Into Student Achievement Through Career Pathways
If learning doesn’t feel the same as it did in the “good old days,” maybe the millennials are to blame! Research indicates that the millennial generation’s unique characteristics, attitudes, and beliefs must be accounted for in redesigning learning systems for our high schools. Come explore the latest initiatives and learn how Career Pathways is the right model for this generation—right now! Learn about new initiatives at middle schools, high schools, community colleges, and universities. Pat Schwallie-Giddis, George Washington University, Washington, D.C.; John Williams, Ed-Connect, Inc., Bellaire, Mich.

9:40 - 10:40 A.M.

A Leg Up on All the Rest! Connecting Tech Prep Students With Industry Partners
In  a global economy, high school students should be made aware that they need more than just knowledge gained in the classroom. They should also be thinking about gaining experience and making industry contacts. Learn how Bowling Green State University–Firelands College teamed up with industry partners in engineering to create Tech Prep Connect. This initiative gives students opportunities to connect with professionals who provide guidance and support as the students define their Career Pathways. David Janik, Bowling Green State University (Firelands), Huron, Ohio

BioTech Partners: Advancing the Agricultural and Natural Resources Career Pathway
Biotech partners serve to invigorate and supplement the agricultural and natural resources Career Pathways at the secondary and postsecondary levels. The community college has expanded its biotechnology course offerings to secondary students by adding bioprocess practices to the current articulation agreement. This partnership also provides work-based learning opportunities through Novozymes North America Incorporated. Proven successful strategies will be shared. Laureen Jones, Franklin County Schools, Louisburg, N.C.; Winn Clayton, Joe Don Robertson, Franklinton High School, Franklinton, N.C.; Julie Kinlaw, Vance Granville Community College, Louisburg, N.C.

The Role of Proprietary Technical/Career Colleges in Career Pathway Implementation
Where do proprietary technical/career colleges fit in the Tech Prep/Career Pathways model? How can such colleges enhance Tech Prep implementation?  Learn from administrators from two technical/career colleges about such issues as scholarships, dual and articulated credit, early college admission, financial aid, retention, and more! Sheree Koppel, Louisville Technical Institute, Louisville, Ky.; Buddy Hoskinson, Spencerian College, Lexington, Ky.

Technology at Your Fingertips: Innovative Models for Student Recruitment
Enrollment personnel from schools across the United States will benefit from this presentation because of the successful recruitment efforts of Ohio’s largest single-site career center, Miami Valley Career Technology Center. Learn about innovative recruitment models such as the student ambassador program, sophomore career days, new student breakfasts, and an award-winning career planning guide. Pamela Oldham, Miami Valley Career Technology Center, Clayton, Ohio

Genie Industries Creates Welding Hot Labs in Schools
Genie Industries, a manufacturer of man-lifts and aerial work platforms, has a rapidly expanding manufacturing facility in Moses Lake, Washington. Learn how this company partners with local educators by creating welding “hot labs” that duplicate the equipment and welding processes used at the local Genie production facility. Mary Shannon, Big Bend Community College, Moses Lake, Wash.; Melissa Pryor, Genie Industries, Moses Lake, Wash.; Rick Rosenow, Chad Utter, Moses Lake High School, Moses Lake, Wash.; Jennifer Thomas, Columbia Basin Job Corps, Moses Lake, Wash.

The Open House—A 21st-Century Classroom: Engage and Recruit Students to Your Elective Programs
Lean how secondary students can gain work-based learning experience in three important areas: construction, TV production, and child care. The presentation highlights innovative secondary, postsecondary, and business partner collaborations and provides the forms and outcomes associated with the events. Janice Stoettner, Career Development System, Oak Forest, Ill.; Don Ehrhart, Linda Kopulos, South Suburban College, South Holland, Ill.

11:00 A.M. - Noon

Leveraging Technology for Increased Enrollment: A Systematic, Comprehensive, and Integrated Approach
Learn how to use the web in a comprehensive and systematic approach to marketing and recruitment. Reach out to parents, students, and peers using your website, Wikipedia, podcasting, blogs, and more. Use these powerful resources to reach more potential students and increase your enrollment as you build your brand. Jeremy Zweiacker, Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education, Stillwater, Okla.

1:45 - 3:00 P.M.

Grow Your Own: Building a Regional Nuclear Technology Pipeline
Learn how to “grow your own” high-skilled workforce for the future. From elementary school through careers and every step along the way, learn how to involve industry, academic, government, and economic development leaders in your workforce development process. Successes of the NSF- and DOL-funded Central Virginia Nuclear Technologies Project will be presented. Stan Shoun, Central Virginia Community College, Lynchburg, Va.; Don Williams, Areva NP Inc., Lynchburg, Va.

Prop Up a Poster and Pass? Adding Quality Assurance to Senior Projects
The evolution of senior projects as a graduation requirement emphasizes project-based learning. Planning templates lead from research paper to project, product, and presentation. Modifications allow special needs students to succeed. Integrating academics and career-technical skills, senior projects also result in work-based learning experience. When students, mentors, and teachers understand that a project is more than just a poster, both quality and accountability increase. Deborah Super, Randolph County Schools, Elkins, W. Va.

3:20 - 4:20 P.M.

BATEC Successful Higher Education Outreach Strategies
From an annual outreach summit for educators to institutional mini-tech fairs, regional college fairs, and placement testing—BATEC and Tech Prep are working together to enhance connections between high schools and higher education. This presentation shares tools, best practices, and success stories that are replicable in your area. Deborah Boisvert, University of Massachusetts Boston, Boston, Mass.; Jibril Salaam, TechBoston, Roxbury, Mass.

Learning Career Skills by Building a Custom Mini-Chopper
Based on the popular TV show “American Chopper,” this project-based learning program involves teams of high school students in building a custom mini-chopper with corporate and high school sponsorship. Discover the benefits of this yearlong activity to the corporate sponsors, the students, and the college. Michael Cattelino, Fox Valley Technical College, Appleton, Wis.; Jeremy Meyer, Green Bay Preble High School, Green Bay, Wis.

Building a Bridge: Helping 10th-Grade Students Prepare for College
This presentation shares information about the success West Virginia is seeing through its legislatively funded College 101 transition initiative for 10th-grade students. Learn how at-risk students are becoming more interested in school, closing achievement gaps, and making plans for college. Kathy D’Antoni, WV Community and Technical College System, Charleston, W.Va.

Sophomore Blitz for Dual Enrollment
Trying to increase class rolls in dual enrollment in your high school/technical college can be challenging. Learn how the “Sophomore Blitz” generated increased student interest and participation in dual enrollment through the collaborative efforts of area high schools and a local technical college. Robbie Hobbs, Georgia Tech Prep, Dublin, Ga.; Cliff Sandifer, Heart of Georgia Technical College, Dublin, Ga.

Get the Tech Prep Message Out With Podcasting
Learn how one consortium utilizes podcasting as a tool to reach stakeholders with information about Tech Prep. Raul Martinez, Janet Jaworski, Global EDGE Tech Prep Consortium, McKinney, Tex.