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Best Practices for CTE Administrators Conference 2026
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Leveraging Apprenticeships and Internships to Strengthen City Schools’ Talent Pipeline
Wednesday October 7, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm PDT
Colorado Ballroom
Building a Sustainable Internal Talent Pipeline Through Apprenticeships and Internships
This session highlights how Baltimore City Public Schools strategically leverages apprenticeships and internships to address workforce shortages and strengthen long-term operational sustainability. As skilled labor gaps and succession challenges increase, the district shifted from reactive hiring to a tiered workforce development model. Paid, multi-year apprenticeships serve as the primary pipeline to employment, while structured internships function as an early exposure and feeder strategy.
Participants will learn how to align program design with workforce planning, funding priorities, supervision capacity, and data-driven decision-making. The session will explore return on investment, retention impact, and policy considerations that support sustainable growth.
Attendees—including district leaders, HR professionals, CTE administrators, and program managers—will gain a replicable framework, planning tools, and practical strategies to design or refine apprenticeship and internship programs that build internal talent pipelines efficiently, equitably, and sustainably.
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Speakers
avatar for Latasha Merritte

Latasha Merritte

Director, Baltimore City Public Schools Operations
LaTasha Merritte is a dynamic professional with over two decades of comprehensive experience in senior-level administrative, financial, and leadership roles. With a proven track record in enhancing processes and boosting productivity in deadline-driven environments, LaTasha excels... Read More →
Wednesday October 7, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm PDT
Colorado Ballroom
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