Reporting back from the FACTE Conference




 It's been a very busy few weeks here, so here's what I learned at the FACTE conference.

-As demand grows for high-skill labor and older generations retire, a large emphasis is being placed on marketing within the schools, community, and social media.

-There is a large market of vendors competing on certifications, skill assessments, and workforce readiness.

-The web of CTE and workforce connections between the private sector, local school districts, state governments, and federal governments is massive. So much opportunity for funding, investment, and experience. 

-Adult learners, and the ways they absorb information and interact, are different than traditional students. More Web 2.0 friendliness for adult learners is needed.

-More work can be done to create and advertise pathways, on Web 2.0 platforms, that find candidates, link them with the right skills, and link them with the right employers. It will take collaboration between partners at every level!




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  1. Ravi BJuly 28, 2023 at 9:04 AM

    Hi Brett! Thank you for your reflection! I love conferences! The opportunity to engage with peers on topics that I am aware and learning of is always so thrilling. It was interesting seeing what vendors were there and that marketing certainly has a role in and by social media.

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