#EIE22 Strategy Session Highlights | Strengthening College & Career Pathways

Four of this year’s strategy sessions at the National Summit on Education focus on key areas that can significantly strengthen college and career pathways. From the explosion of opportunities in the digital industry to solving teacher shortages with better pipelines into education careers, these can’t-miss sessions will help every state leader and school system put students on a pathway to lifelong success.

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Today’s K-12 students will soon be entering a job market unlike any other. A rapidly changing economy, unmet workforce needs in multiple industries and a high demand for advanced training leave little room for outdated college and career prep programs. It’s become critical for all students to have ready access to technology-relevant skills, industry-recognized credentials and well-aligned tracks into postsecondary education. 

Join our expert panelists for these strategic discussions on strengthening pathways to college and career: 

$45 Billion for Broadband: Is Your State Workforce Trained and Ready?

Are states ready for the explosion of broadband jobs? A huge need is looming for K-12 tech programs, higher ed/tech schools and re-training efforts to achieve a trained and ready workforce for broadband deployment. As this national effort unfolds, every state will be competing for a skilled workforce. This session explores how to align future opportunities with existing STEM, manufacturing and computer science programs while giving students clear pathways to in-demand broadband careers.

Pathways Matter: Making Education-to-Workforce Pathways into Action 

How can states keep pace with meaningful education-to-workforce pathways in today’s rapidly evolving job market? Learn from the Pathways Matter strategies ExcelinEd developed that identified states’ most common challenges—and the policy solutions to address them. This session digs into lessons from states that are aligning programs with business and industry needs, expanding student access to high-quality pathways, reskilling and retraining and more. 

How States are Building Stronger Teacher Pipelines

The pandemic exposed a problem already plaguing many districts and states: fewer young people are becoming teachers. As a result, some districts are struggling to put a qualified teacher in every classroom. Yet some innovators are tackling this problem. Join us to learn about new approaches to attracting high-quality, diverse candidates to the teaching profession.

Overcoming Obstacles to Postsecondary Credentials

 Despite states’ efforts at improvement, the national attainment rate for postsecondary credentials is barely above 50%. Learn how three states are improving student access and attainment of postsecondary credentials in response to an ever-increasing body of evidence connecting postsecondary degrees, certificates and in-demand industry credentials with student success.

The National Summit on Education is one of the largest convenings of legislators, state superintendents, policymakers and thought leaders, all working to build a brighter future for our nation’s students. The packed two-day event will feature notable keynote speakers and in-depth strategy sessions on evolving laws, new trends, successful policies and the latest innovations that are transforming education for the 21st century.

Solution Areas:

College & Career Pathways, Digital Policy, Teachers & Leaders

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Pathways Matter