"Make it Monday" forum - Education and Business Partnerships: the key to a strong Alaskan workforce
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Alaskan businesses and the economy depend on a strong, knowledgeable workforce. Learn how Career & Technical Education (CTE) is critical to closing the skills gap in Alaska. This presentation will highlight the partnerships between education and industry to share how we are all working together to prepare students for the workforce.The presenters will each share how their institution has partnered with local industry and provide examples of how businesses are using CTE to strengthen their workforce pipeline.
PLUS! A new member presentation featuring Clear Smiles Alaska.
PANELISTS:
Missy Fraze came to Alaska in high school and graduated from the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Before changing careers and becoming an educator, Missy worked for a dot com startup and in the finance industry. She has worked for the Anchorage School District since 2003, taking a short break to work for GCI SchoolAccess from 2011-2014. As the Assistant Director for Career & Technical Education (CTE), Missy's works with all middle and high schools to build quality CTE pathways that lead to in-demand careers and post-secondary education opportunities. Missy has a BA in International Business, a Masters of Science in Curriculum and Instruction and is currently finishing her graduate certification in Educational Leadership. Missy is the President-Elect for the Alaska Association for Career & Technical Education.
Cathy LeCompte moved to Alaska in the spring of 1999 and worked for the University of Alaska for sixteen years before she was selected to become the Director of the Alaska Vocational Training Center or as most know it, AVTEC. She is an experienced and skilled post-secondary administrator and online instructor who came through a career and technical education pathway; she holds an AAS in Small Business Management, BS in Business Administration and an MA in Not for Profit Leadership. Prior careers include small business owner, nonprofit executive and fund development professional, health club manager and fitness instructor, and café manager and barista.
Jeff Libby fell in love with Alaska during a summer vacation in 2010. He sold his home in Maine and moved here in 2012. Initially, he was hired at UAA as a full-time instructor in the Automotive and Diesel Technology program. He is currently serving as the Associate Dean for UAA’s Community and Technical College (CTC). Jeff is a Master Certified Automotive Technician. He specialized in electrical and computer engine controls for Mitsubishi Motors for nearly 10 years. Prior careers and passions also include serving as a Maine guide, commercial boat operator, wildlife researcher, and K-9 handler for the Maine Wilderness K-9 Search and Rescue team.
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Deadline to register online is 5 pm the Friday directly preceding the forum. But tickets are available at the door, day-of, to purchase.
Cancellation Note: There is a 48-hour cancellation policy. To receive a full refund, registration must be canceled no less than two business days prior to the date of the event. No refunds will be given after this date. All registrations are transferable to another person upon your request.
Date and Time
Monday Feb 4, 2019
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM AKST
Noon to 1 pm
(Doors open at 11:30 am for lunch)
Location
Dena'ina Civic & Convention Center
600 W 7th Ave.
Fees/Admission
General Admission: $35
Anchorage Chamber Member: $30 ($32 at door)
Students: $15 w/ID
Punch Card (10 lunches): $280
RESERVED TABLE OF 8 (in advance only)
Member: $230
Non-Member: $280
Contact Information
Tosha Kelly (907) 677-7103
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