2024 Educate Maine Symposium: Full Schedule

11:10am EST

Pathways to Potential: Transformative Training and Education

Friday December 13, 2024 11:10am - 12:00pm EST

Join us for "Pathways to Potential," where we will explore innovative short-term training programs designed for justice-involved individuals, new Mainers, and adults who have not considered post-secondary education as an option. Participants will learn about best practices for developing on-the-job training, apprenticeships, and career exploration programs, and discover strategies for fostering collaborations between education and businesses. This session includes an interactive panel discussion, success stories, and practical takeaways that attendees can implement in their own contexts to identify solutions and create sustainable pathways for underrepresented populations.

Speakers

Dan Belyea

Chief Workforce Development Officer, Maine Community College System

Liz Love

Director of Sector Partnerships, Maine Community College System, Harold Alfond Center for the Advancement of Maine's Workforce

I have 15 years of experience leading economic development, adult education, and workforce training programs both domestically and internationally. I'm passionate about building strategic, cross-sector partnerships that support economic growth and develop equitable training pathways... Read More →

Octavie Nkama

Director of Workforce Academies, Maine Community College System

With my background in higher education and workforce development, I believe that education is an important key toward a more fulfilling life. Whether it is through short term training or college, everyone should be given the opportunity to learn. It is just a matter of finding the... Read More →

Colleen Coffey

Education Equity and Advancement Coordinator, Maine Department of Corrections/Maine Community College System

Colleen Coffey is an Education Equity and Advancement Coordinator—a shared position between the Maine Department of Corrections and the Maine Community College System, growing technical and trade education opportunities in prisons across Maine. In this role she is tasked with connecting... Read More →

Friday December 13, 2024 11:10am - 12:00pm EST
Cumberland/Kennebec

Postsecondary Pathways, Inclusion

1:50pm EST

First Generation Employees: Best Practices for Workforce Development for Immigrant/Refugee Teens

Friday December 13, 2024 1:50pm - 2:40pm EST

Oxford

In this presentation you will learn best practices for workforce development with high school students, specifically students who are immigrants or refugees. Topics covered include how to break down career skills in a way that is culturally relevant and trauma informed.

Speakers

Andrea Levinsky

Extended Learning Opportunities Coordinator, Portland High School

Workforce development, especially with immigrants and/or teens

Friday December 13, 2024 1:50pm - 2:40pm EST
Oxford

Postsecondary Pathways, Inclusion

2024 Educate Maine Symposium

From $133.46