Discover effective strategies to highlight the value and impact of Career and Technical Education (CTE) through storytelling, community engagement, and program advocacy. This session will empower administrators, educators, and stakeholders to craft and share their unique CTE stories, inspiring others and elevating the profession’s visibility. Participants will also explore the benefits of active professional involvement in enhancing their expertise, building meaningful connections, and driving the advancement of CTE. Join us to learn how to effectively promote CTE and strengthen its role in shaping future-ready students.
Come see how the students at a D2 school are incorporating an edible printing machine to gain WBL experiences. Meridian Public School (with a 7-12 population of 100 students) is the only school in Nebraska that has an Icing Images printing machine. Students are able to incorporate their baking skills and WBL skills by creating images and printing them on food items to sell in our school and community.
Inviting Local Businesses and Industry professionals to share what they do and how they do it makes career connections meaningful. I would like to share the successes that I have experienced through building a day each week that I call "Trades Tuesdays". Each week we host a new business and industry participant to present to my classes. The presentations are fun, interactive, educational and help bridge the gap between our students making future career decisions and those in the local community who are looking for future prospects. Students get to hear about careers from folks who really take pride in what they do and can express what employability means. We will also use this time to discuss and collaborate strategies that could help other teachers adapt days like this into their curriculum as well.
STS Instructor, Papillion LaVista South High School
Skills USA Advisor with over 20 years in the organization.Served 4 terms on the Nebraska Board of Directors30+ years Teaching Skilled & Technical Sciences at Papillion LaVista South High SchoolConstruction Trades and Woods Manufacturing (emphasis)Proudly Serving, Guiding and Inspiring... Read More →
Tuesday June 10, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT Diamond 1
Consumer trends have grown the need for up-to-date research-based food preservation information. Everyone is looking for ways to learn how to safely keep fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs from their gardens or for their purchases at the local farmers market. The Nebraska Extension Food Safety team has updated webpage information, developed electronic food preservation newsletters, and developed lesson plans to meet these needs. Session participants will learn the importance of identifying correct home preservation methods; become introduced to lesson plans to teach preserving grape jelly (easiest), canning tomatoes (easy), and pressure canning carrots (a bit harder). Participants will learn where to find hands-on activities to use with secondary students and where to find free research-based recipes.
Are you ready to excel in FBLA competitive events? Designed specifically for FBLA advisers, this session will guide you through the process of preparing students for success in a variety of competitive events. You'll learn how to set ambitious goals, develop winning strategies, and lead with confidence. We'll cover tips for effective preparation and classroom integration. Get ready to turn student dreams into reality and lead your teams to victory!
