2024 CTE Conference Program

DAY 3: WEDNESDAY

August 6, 2025

9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Breakout Sessions

Becoming a Prison Education Program: How to Apply and Include CTE in Course Offerings in Correctional Facilities MAGNOLIA- EAST HALL Learn how the Mississippi Consortium for Higher Education in Prison (MCHEP) can support the launch and expansion of Career and Technical Education programs in correctional settings. Together, let’s discover practical tools, partnership models, and statewide resources that help incarcerated students gain in-demand skills and pursue meaningful careers post-release.

Yolanda Houston WOODWARD HINES

Breaking Barriers with VR: Expanding Access to High- Demand, High - Wage Jobs for Gen Alpha and GenZ Sweet Gum- East Hall This session will highlight how Virtual Reality technology can revolutionize career exploration and skills training. Focusing on addressing the unique needs of Gen Alpha and Gen Z students, we will explore how VR can provide immersive and practical learning experiences that prepare individuals for high-demand, high-wage jobs, ensuring that opportunities are accessible to all. Participants will learn about innovative strategies to integrate VR in career training programs and its potential to transform workforce development.

TRANSFRVR Kaitlyn Alderman

CTOA Meeting OAK- EAST HALL CTOA Members Only

Dr. Amy Whittington HOLMES COMMUNITY COLLEGE