Webinars
NCPN webinars provide timely information for educators, employers, policymakers, and other stakeholders in Career Pathways, programs of study, stackable credentials, employability skills, workforce development, career and technical education, and related topics.
Upcoming Webinar Series
NCPN Connected Conversations: Creating Industry-responsive and Learner-supportive Career Pathways
Join us in this dynamic free webinar series hosted by CORD and NCPN. Thought leaders in education and industry will share insights and actionable strategies for building career pathways that align with industry needs and support learner success. Learn More / Register
Webinars on Demand: 2022 Series
Preparing Technicians for a Cross-Disciplinary Future
Delivered Sept 21, 2022
Technologies such as machine learning, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things are transforming existing industries. Skilled technical workers of the future will need to function well in the diverse platforms and systems that drive multiple sectors. The Preparing Technicians for the Future of Work project led by CORD has gathered input from stakeholders representing education, industry, and workforce interests to determine the skills needed to prepare for the impacts of emerging technologies. Three skill areas encompassing cross-disciplinary skill sets—advanced digital literacy, data knowledge and analysis, and business knowledge and processes—are increasingly important for all STEM technicians. This webinar introduces a Framework for integrating them into any technical program.
Hope Cotner
President, CORD
Michael Lesiecki
Senior Consultant, CORD
Marilyn Barger
Special Advisor
Senior Ed Advisor, FLATE
Richard Gilbert
Ann-Claire Anderson
Senior Vice President, CORD
Breaking Down Silos to Build In-Demand Pathways
Delivered May 10, 2022
Noted Rutgers researcher Dr. Michelle Van Noy is joined by community college leaders Lee Lambert, Chancellor of Pima Community College, and Sarah Janes, Associate Vice Chancellor, Continuing and Professional Development at San Jacinto College, for an insightful look at breaking down the silos between noncredit and credit programs. Panelists discuss how they developed in-demand pathways that intentionally align noncredit and credit programs. This holistic approach offers accessible pathways for all learners that lead to market-valued credentials and degree completion. (San Jacinto’s Credit for Prior Learning Information)
Michelle Van Noy
Director, Education and Employment Research Center, School of Management and Labor Relations, Rutgers
Lee Lambert
Sarah Janes
The Counselor’s Role in Career Pathways
Delivered March 10, 2022The role of the high school counselor/career navigator/college counselor has changed as schools and institutions have adopted career pathways. Panelists from secondary and postsecondary perspectives describe their changing roles and responsibilities in this environment, including collaborating with workforce faculty and how it benefits their students and other stakeholders.
Assistant Director Workforce Programs, Lake-Sumter State College, Leesburg, FL
Program Manager/Professor, Health Services Management, Lake-Sumter State College, Leesburg, FL
Developing Local Education/Employer Partnerships from the Ground Up with IETs
Delivered January 27, 2022Integrated education and training (IET) programs combine occupational skills training with basic and academic skills instruction to expedite the education and career advancement of learners. In this webinar panelists discuss strategies for developing employer-education partnerships that get results through IETs.
Jeff Arnott
Executive Director of Post-Secondary and Secondary CTE School District of Osceola County
Debra Pace
Superintendent of Schools School District of Osceola County
Karen Combs
Principal of Adult Learning Center of Osceola (ALCO)
Dave Engilis
President of Touchless Boat Covers, Orlando, FL
Webinars on Demand: 2021 Series
Supporting High School to Community College Pathways with High Employer Engagement
Delivered October 15, 2021
The National CTC has developed the Business and Industry Leadership Team (BILT) model which formalizes co-leadership between business and educators to align curriculum with workforce needs while developing a highly-engaged employer team. This model can be used to support high school to community college (and beyond) pathways. Attendees will learn how to implement and use the “BILT model” to support career pathways from a panel of experienced educators.
Ann Beheler
PI for the National Convergence Technology Center
Mark Dempsey
Assistant Director, National Convergence Technology Center, Collin College
Kyle Jones
Chair/Associate Professor, Computer Science and Information Technology, Sinclair College
Douglas Hamm
Business, Technology and Hospitality, Lakeshore Technical College
Beyond Dual Credit Courses: Creating High School Academies That Offer Stackable Credentials
Delivered August 19, 2021
Gateway Technical College created a High School Academy Model where high school students are dually enrolled in courses that lead to certifications and stackable credentials with the opportunity to graduate from Gateway Technical College before graduating from high school. This session shows how the academy model was developed and grew from 35 students in 2019 to over 120 students in 2021 to meet community needs and student interests.
Katie Graf
Director of High School Partnerships, Gateway Technical College
Jaime Spaciel
Director of Career Pathways and Program Effectiveness, Gateway Technical College
Ray Koukari, Jr.
Dean of Academic Affairs for the SC Johnson iMET Center, Dean of the School of Manufacturing, Engineering, and Information Technology, Gateway Technical College
A New Era of Excellence
Delivered June 22, 2021
In the workforce development arena, professionals are often on Career Pathways that lead from practitioner to the administrative conference room without the benefit of essential leadership development. Many may have been thrust into a leadership role at the state or local level, or have those aspirations. If so, a foundational knowledge of core skills in preparation to LEAD is critical.
Panelists discuss the core skills of leadership and why they are necessary in this new era of excellence in achieving success.
Reecie Stagnolia
CEO, Stagnolia Strategic Solutions & Former VP for Adult Education, KY Council on Postsecondary Education
Kaye Sharbono
Former Director of Adult Education, Louisiana Delta Community College; President, Coalition on Adult Basic Education (COABE),
Reentry and Reengagement During a Pandemic: How Employability Skills Surface as In-Demand Skills in Today’s Workforce
Delivered January 26, 2021
In the face of unprecedented challenges, soft skills are the new essential skills that are forcing us to redefine our routines, reimagine how we connect, and rethink how we succeed in the workplace. Adaptability, communication, and leadership skills are shaping the way we interact and engage with colleagues in a new virtual economic environment. Employability skills are quickly becoming the driving force for how we do business together. Learn how these competencies are preparing learners and job seekers for success in this interactive discussion with our panel of educators, business leaders, and workforce community partners.
Reecie Stagnolia
CEO, Stagnolia Strategic Solutions & Former VP for Adult Education, KY Council on Postsecondary Education
Teresa Chasteen
President & CEO, WIN Learning
Allen Pratt
Executive Director, National Rural Education Association
Vincent Sanders
Human Resources Manager, Zeus, Inc.
