Counselor Academy: Career Pathways to Opportunity

  • Event Number
    904-19
  • Date
  • Presenters
    Ashlee Spannagel
  • Intended Audience
    Junior High and High School Counselors throughout the Delabar CTE System
  • Location
    Carl Sandburg College Building E Rm E241, 2400 Tom L Wilson Blvd, Galesburg, IL 61401
  • Fee
    None
  • PD Hours
    5.5
  • Status
    Registration Closed

Participants will experience a panel discussion of the various labor trade unions in our local area. Participants will learn the various unions that exist, the career opportunities that exist within each union, and the requirements each union have in place for employees. Additionally, an employer and educational panel for both the manufacturing and healthcare sectors will be convened to discuss the labor market demands in our region, expectations of employees by the various employers, the opportunities that exist for students, and the skills necessary for students to be successful in the respective industries. A working lunch will be included in the day's professional development activity as counselors will have an opportunity to interact with various representatives from the manufacturing industry.