Workforce Pathways Conference

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The Island Institute is hosting a two-day, virtual Workforce Pathways Conference on October 7-8, 2021.

The <a href="https://www.islandinstitute.org/event/workforce-pathways-conference/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Workforce Pathways Conference</a> is a two-day, virtual conference building on the Island Institute&#x27;s 30+ years of hosting the Island Teachers Conference. The conference will be held online on Thursday, October 7th and Friday, October 8th.With the theme of “Connecting the Dots from Kindergarten to College and Career,” our goal is to connect island and coastal educators and industry leaders to help guide Maine students and adults toward promising workforce pathways, improve individual livelihoods, and strengthen communities.What to expect:The first day of the conference will feature three virtual panel discussions that look closely at each of the three sectors we are highlighting – the digital economy, climate resilience trades, and the creative economy. Each panel will address the workforce opportunities and challenges found in the sector from a wide variety of Maine-based perspectives, including education, industry, government, nonprofit, and young professionals.On Friday, after our morning keynote presentation, the agenda will consist of three, one-hour workshop blocks, each including three concurrent sessions emphasizing the “pathways” resources for educators and industry professionals.Who should attend:PK-12 island, coastal, and rural educators (and students) as well as higher education, education and workforce organizations, industry leaders, government agencies, and anyone interested in helping to connect young people and adults to meaningful livelihoods through educationKeynote speakers<ul><li>Thursday keynote: Maine State Economist Amanda Rector</li><li>Friday keynote: Lawrence Alexander, search consultant and a leader in diversity, equity, and inclusion</li></ul>Agenda and session descriptions:View the final agenda and learn more about the speakers and sessions <a href="https://www.islandinstitute.org/event/workforce-pathways-conference/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here.</a>

NOTE: The conference will be held online on Thursday, October 7th and Friday, October 8th and is 100% virtual both days. Once registered, participants will be sent Zoom links prior to the conference.Visit <a href="https://www.islandinstitute.org/event/workforce-pathways-conference/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">our website</a> to learn more. or email info@islandinstitute.org with any questions.

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