CTE Webinars

Personal finance is an exciting and evolving field that pays twice the average salary in America today. At the same time, there is a high attrition rate with 90% of financial advisors not lasting more than 3 years. Dr. MAC shares tips and tricks on how to get into the field of money and finance such as teacher, financial coach, financial planner, investment coach, benefits specialist, estate planner, insurance agent or eldercare specialist. The cool thing about a career in personal finance is that the more experience you have serving your clients or students well, the more enriched your own personal financial life can be. She’ll discuss financial apps and tools that make managing your money fun and effective. You certainly need auto insurance if you drive. Learn about current trends that make personal finance exciting. Learn to use your own magic for financial success.

The construction industry offers many options for rewarding career paths. From apprentice to project superintendent, building a career in construction is a fantastic way to learn high demand skills and make great money. The panelists in this session will discuss their paths in the construction industry and offer their perspective on training, advancement and opportunities for everyone.

The mother-daughter filmmaking team of Lea-Ann W. Berst and Ashley Maria will tell you about their documentary, Pioneers in Skirts – an inspiring film that uses humor and relatable storytelling to show how to address the stereotyping and sexism that can chip away at a woman, limit her potential, and make her feel like she must rethink her dreams.

Come take a look into the many different opportunities a career in nursing can offer. Join Katie Thorne, a Registered Nurse from Cleveland, OH, while she dives into the day-to-day life of a bedside nurse, and explores other opportunities in the world of nursing.

When you make a movie in Hollywood, you work with people who have very professional skill sets and strong teamwork ethics. It’s a lot of work. And yes – it can be a lot of fun, too! Emmy-nominated director Ashley Maria will join us for an interactive discussion about the 3 basic stages to making a movie - pre-production, production, and post-production. She will go over the roles people play on set and what a director does during every stage.

This session will cover elevating CTE program profiles through the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) and providing value-added opportunities to students.

Enjoy the power of STEM within the covers of these wonderful books. Experience more by watching the activity videos taught by our Savvas Learning family. Try the investigations at home by downloading the activity directions. Have fun as you read, explore, and be creative this summer!

In this session you will learn about the value that certification brings to students as they pursue their goals for college and career success. The session will also address how teachers can prepare students to take certification exams and explore ideas teachers can apply in building successful certification programs. We will also take a look at some of the funding options available for schools to obtain the necessary funding and resources to start or expand certification programs.

Join this CTE Funding 101 session to learn what funding is available to CTE programs, including COVID-19 relief funds. We'll discuss how funds are distributed, tips to search for grants, and recommendations to advocate within your district for CTE funding.