Name: Connecting Education and Workforce Through Employer-Driven Pathways
Start: 2026-10-07T11:15:00-0700
End: 2026-10-07T12:15:00-0700

Connecting Education and Workforce Through Employer-Driven Pathways

Wednesday October 7, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm PDT

Colorado Ballroom

Arkansas legislation and policy impacting K-12, higher education, and workforce development has led to unprecedented collaboration among systems and expanded opportunities for students to earn meaningful credentials. This session will explore developing labor market-driven, workforce education programs; aligning funding to workforce demands; and high school diploma pathways with accelerated learning through concurrent credit, industry-recognized certifications, and work-based learning.

Speakers

Ross White

State Career and Technical Education Director, Arkansas Department of Education

Ross White, director of Career and Technical Education (CTE), has served as the state CTE director since May 2021, bringing extensive experience in secondary and statewide CTE leadership. He has led the update of the state Perkins V plan, the implementation of Success Ready Gradu... Read More →

Wednesday October 7, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm PDT
Colorado Ballroom

Roundtable Session

Success you have shared X tickets.

Best Practices for CTE Administrators Conference 2026

Ross White

Get help with the event

Success you have shared X tickets.

Best Practices for CTE Administrators Conference 2026

Ross White

Sign up or log in to save this to your schedule, view media, leave feedback and see who's attending!

Get help with the event