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January 11-13, 2017 | Jupiter Beach Resort

On behalf of the Florida Career Pathways Board of Directors, Welcome to the 2017 Florida Career Pathways Network Symposium. We are excited that you have chosen to attend our annual statewide professional development conference focused on Career Pathways and other related educational initiatives.

This year’s Symposium will again provide an opportunity to hear perspectives from key representatives from around the state, as well as national perspectives. Our theme this year “Career Pathways: Growing & Cultivating the System in an Evolving Landscape” will feature best practices that will provide innovative ideas and allow for robust conversations around current and future trends in Career & Technical Education and Career Pathways.

We have a fabulous line up of keynote speakers to include: Troy Miller with the Florida College Access Network and Mary Wright with Jobs for the Future. These two speakers will share with us immediately after our Best Practices Awards Luncheon on Thursday. On Friday, we are pleased to feature SFC Reynolds and SSG Adams with the US Army Female Engagement Team who will share the importance of encouraging females in more non-traditional career pathways. These young ladies will share their personal stories and provide ideas for engaging and encouraging females to pursue career paths usually filled by males.

We look forward to seeing all of you at our Networking Reception on Wednesday from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Take advantage of this informal opportunity to meet with and get first hand information from other conference attendees while enjoying the beautiful ambiance of the Jupiter Beach Resort.

As always, Thank You for affording me the privilege of serving as the FCPN President for the past several years. I am sincerely grateful for the support and leadership I have had from the field as well as from the FCPN Board of Directors. I want to personally thank the FCPN Board and the Symposium Planning Committee for a job well done and to you, our conference participants for your support and attendance.

Please visit us on the web at www.flcpn.org for upcoming events, to include our National Career Pathways Network Conference which will take place at the Hyatt Regency at the Arc - October 25-27, 2017 in St. Louis, MI(http://ncpn.info/).

Once again, Welcome and Enjoy the 2017 FCPN Symposium!

Sincerely,

April Griffin

FCPN President

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Wednesday January 11, 2017

Conference Check-In (North Gallery)

FCPN General Board Meeting (Dolphin)

Networking on the Beach (Terrace)

2:00 - 6:00 p.m.

3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Thursday January 12, 2017

Conference Check-In for New Arrivals (North Gallery)

“Good Morning” Gathering (Ambonsail)

Welcome and Opening Session (Ambonsail)

7:30 - 11:30 a.m.

7:30 - 8:15 a.m.

8:30 - 9:45 a.m.

Welcome & Pledge of Allegiance April Griffin, PresidentFlorida Career Pathways Network

Special Greetings & FLDOE UpdatesJean Wihbey, Ph.D., VP Workforce DevelopmentPalm Beach State College

Peter B. Licata, Ph.D., Director, Choice & Career OptionsSchool District of Palm Beach County Erin M. Sampson, M.Ed | Program Specialist IV | Federal and State Initiatives Lisa D. Williams, M.Ed. | Program Specialist IV | Adult Educationon Behalf ofRod Duckworth, ChancellorCareer and Adult EducationFlorida Department of Education

Breakout Session 1 10:00 - 10:40 a.m.


“Best Practices” Awards Luncheon (Ambonsail)

Presentation of the 2017 Florida Career Pathways Best Practice Awards

11:30 - 12:30 p.m.

General Session: Growing & Cultivating the System in an Evolving Landscape

Troy Miller, Associate Director - Florida College Access Network Research & Policy

Mary V.L. Wright, Senior Director - Jobs for the Future Demand Side Engagement & Analytics

12:30 - 2:15 p.m.

Breakout Session 3 2:25 - 3:05 p.m.

Afternoon Break 3:05 - 3:15 p.m.

Breakout Session 4 3:15 - 3:55 p.m.

FridayJanuary 13, 2017

“Good Morning” Gathering (Ambonsail) 7:30 - 8:25 a.m.



Closing Session (Ambonsail)

Encouraging & Engaging Females in Non-traditional Career Paths: The Army Story

Introduced by SFC Alexandre, Jupiter Recruiting CompanySFC Jacqueline Reynolds - Miami-Downtown Recruiting Center SSG Sasha K. Adams - Miami Recruiting Battalion, Key West, FL

10:05 - 11:00 a.m.

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breakout session 110:00 a.m.–10:40 a.m.


Summer Engineering Academy:BEST at Palm Beach State

Presenter(s): Ana Szogi, Oleg Andric, Ira Rosenthal, Lilian Jordan, Becky Mercer

Room: Dolphin

Implementing Middle School to College Career Pathways

Presenter(s): Claudia Alvarado, James Payne, Jillian Berg

Room: Dolphin

Funding Classroom Projects:A Working Grant Session

Presenter(s): Meghan Hess Shamdasani, Jacqueline Sonara

Room: Marlin

Engine and Component Measurements

Presenter(s): Mr. Neil Breault and Mr. Eddy Martinez

Room: Marlin

Collaboration Between Prep and High School Academies

Presenter(s):Jan Pray, Rachel P. Charson

Room: Inlet (2nd floor)

Multi-Dimensional Partnerships

Presenter(s): Katherine Bonner, Rick Reeder

Room: Pompano

Necessary Skills Now: Infusing Employability Skills into Mechatronics and Cyber Security Programs

Presenter(s): Marilyn Barger, Rozana Melandez

Room: Pompano

Innovative Infusion of Music into Career and Technical Education

Presenter(s): Sandi Hagood, Jay Boggess

Room: Lighthouse (2nd floor)

Internships in Strange Places

Presenter(s): Marti Giancola, Susan Goldman


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breakout session 32:25 p.m.–3:05 p.m.

breakout session 43:15 p.m.–3:55 p.m.

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FCDP helping Farmworkers Achieve Self-Sufficiency through Education, Training & Careers

Presenter(s): Antonio Roman-Perez

Room: Dolphin

Go2Work Tampa Bay

Presenter(s): Christopher Jargo

Room: Marlin

Mentoring New CTE Teachers

Presenter(s): Annie Clasen

Room: Pompano

Starting and Maintaining an Effective Academy Advisory Committee

Presenter(s): Steve Plummer, Robert Hawkins


Florida Integrated Career and Academic Preparation System (FICAPS): Success and Transition Through Recruitment and Advisement

Presenter(s): Gema Sequeira, Claudia del Toro, Nicky Garcia-Salazar

Room: Dolphin

Women in Manufacturing: Recruiting and Retention Tips

Presenter(s): Marilyn Barger

Room: Marlin

Collaboration - It Works!

Presenter(s): Carol Lewis, Jennifer Boris

Room: Inlet (2nd floor)

Implementing Career Pathways Round Table Discussion

Presenter(s): Vicki Fine, F. Lynne Voltaggio

Room: Pompano

Vocational Rehabilitation: What You Need to Know About this Stop on the Pathway to Success

Presenter(s): Regina Rice




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Preparing Primary Students for High School Computer CTE Programs

Presenter(s): William Wilson, Jennifer Wilson

Room: Dolphin

Some Minds Think Alike

Presenter(s): Dr. Nikki Hall

Room: Marlin

Career Pathways: Connecting Students to A.S. Programs of Study

Presenter(s): Marilyn Craig

Room: Lighthouse (2nd Floor)

Virtual Field Trips for CTE

Presenter(s): Dana Caputo, Karen Lucas-Brown

Room: Pompano

The Academy of Education

Presenter(s): Jan Spivak

Room: Lighthouse (2nd Floor)

Friday January 13, 2017Breakout Sessions



Computer Coding with Arduino for CTE Instructors

Presenter(s): Chrysanthos Panayiotou, Natalia Chekhovskaya Kearney

Room: Pompano

March2Success

Presenter(s): SFC Alexandre, SSG Fernandez

Room: Dolphin

Exceptional Student Education (ESE) PARTNERING WITH PARENTS and Career & Technical Education FOR STUDENT SUCCESS

Presenter(s): Myrna Belgraves, Ph.D., Aleisha Seitz

Room: Marlin


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Summer Engineering Academy: BEST at Palm Beach StateBest practices of BEST Summer Academy: In June 2016, as part of Palm Beach State College’s InnovATE Award from the National Science Foundation, PBSC hosted the inaugural “Boosting Engineering, Science, and Technology” (BEST) Summer Academy, a free 3-week engineering exploration program for high school students to learn about engineering careers. Forty students participated from 18 high schools from across Martin, Palm Beach, and Broward counties. Students met with professional engineers, designed and built projects, toured local industry, and participated in team-building and peer leadership activities. Attendees at this best practice will learn about success in the recruitment, planning, and delivery of a secondary STEM focused summer program to grow postsecondary enrollment.

Presenter(s): Ana Szogi, Oleg Andric, Ira Rosenthal, Lilian Jordan, Becky Mercer—PBSC and SDPBCPathway(s): PostsecondaryRoom: Dolphin

Funding Classroom Projects:A Working Grant SessionThis working BYOD (laptop or tablet) session is designed to help classroom teachers search for and write a successful classroom grant. After a brief overview of funded projects at South Tech Academy, we will provide teachers with a list of free grant databases, helpful hints for prioritizing grant opportunities and a template for writing a classroom grant. By the end of the session, attendees will have a working grant proposal to submit for a classroom project and the necessary tools to write many more.

Presenter(s): Meghan Hess Shamdasani, M.A. Science Education - Science Instructor and Grant Writer, Jacqueline Sonara, M.Ed -ELA Instructor and Grant WriterPathway(s): SecondaryRoom: Marlin

Collaboration Between Prep and High School AcademiesOur Best Practice is South Tech Academy High working collaboratively with South Tech Prep Academy Middle School. Our students practice the skills together in the classroom, after learning the theory taught in each individual school. Having the students together at different academic levels and ages, all nursing skills are taught. We find the students are learning at an accelerated rate and enjoy learning from their peers. For this Best Practice, we have chosen the skill of learning vital signs to present to our audience.

Presenter(s): Jan Pray LPN Health Science Educator South Tech HS, Rachel P Charson LPN, Health Science Educator Preparatory AcademyPathway(s): SecondaryRoom: Inlet (2nd Floor)

Innovative Infusion of Music into Career and Technical EducationThis is an innovative way to incorporate music into career and technical education via the Rock and Roll Academy.

Presenter(s): Sandi Hagood & Jay Boggess, South Tech Pathway(s): Secondary and PostsecondaryRoom: Lighthouse (2nd floor)

Necessary Skills Now: InfusingEmployability Skills into Mechatronics and Cyber Security ProgramsEmployers value the technical skills of new employees, but are unimpressed with many of their soft skills, like teamwork, dependability, ethics, and so forth. But teachers have little room in existing programs to add more topics. This project is bringing teachers and employers together to develop approaches to infuse six targeted employability skills into existing course lessons and projects using project based learning in two cutting-edge programs: advanced manufacturing (aka, mechatronics), and cyber security. (A collaboration with CORD, CSSIA, SCATE, FLATE funded by NSF DUE-1501990.)

Presenter(s): Marilyn Barger, Executive Director FLATE, Rozana Melandez, Professor of Engineering Technology, Palm Beach State CollegePathway(s): PostsecondaryRoom: Pompano

Implementing Middle School to College Career PathwaysTogether we will showcase our career pathways throughout Broward County Public Schools from Middle School through college. Making a point to speak to the attainment of technical certificates and industry certifications in high school to bring students to the forefront of their career goals. Through our career pathway plan students will complete dual enrollment credits on Broward College’s campus and experience college while in high school as well as earn articulation credits through the completion of their CTE programs taught at their schools. To package our career pathway plan, school counseling will schedule students by pathway to better engage students and define a purpose for their high school journey.

Presenter(s): Presenter(s): Claudia Alvarado, Lead Articulation Specialist, Broward College, James Payne, Curriculum Supervisor, CTACE Broward Schools & Jillian Berg, Curriculum Supervisor, CTACE Broward SchoolsPathway(s): Secondary and PostsecondaryRoom: Dolphin


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Engine and Component MeasurementsAcademic and Academy teachers collaborated to help students fully understand how to measure different engine components using a variety of tools and then convert those measurements into different units.

Presenter(s): Neil Breault & Eddy Martinez, South TechPathway(s): SecondaryRoom: Marlin

Multi-Dimensional PartnershipsEffective partnerships between educational facilities and local workforce boards are essential to supporting economic development for a region. The best partnerships are multi-dimensional across academic programs, grants, employment initiatives, and in collaboration with local business to support employment. The presentation will highlight examples of multi-dimensional collaboration between CareerSource Palm Beach and Palm Beach State College.

Presenter(s): Katherine Bonner, Director, Client Programs & Rick Reeder, Associate Dean, Trade and Industrial ProgramsPathway(s): Postsecondary and Adult EducationRoom: Pompano

Internships in Strange PlacesWe would like to share how to start high school internships in City Municipalities, and in Public Schools and some virtual internship ideas.

Presenter(s): Marti Giancola- Apprenticeship/Work Based Learning Specialist, Susan Goldman- FACS SupervisorPathway(s): SecondaryRoom: Lighthouse (2nd floor)

Florida Integrated Career and Academic Preparation System (FICAPS): Success and TransitionThrough Recruitment and AdvisementLearn how Miami Dade College-Adult Education is implementing the career guidance and vital support services needed for eligible students enrolled in the GED preparation program. This session will also address a variety of strategies on how to recruit, retain, motivate and transition these students into post-secondary education that will significantly impact their education and futures.

Presenter(s): Gema Sequeira, Wolfson Campus, Adult Education Career Readiness Advisor & Claudia del Toro, IAC, Adult Education Career Readiness Advisor & Nicky Garcia-Salazar, College-wide Program ManagerPathway(s): Postsecondary and Adult EducationRoom: Dolphin

Women in Manufacturing: Recruiting and Retention TipsFew industry sectors need to increase participation of women more than the manufacturing sector. The jobs and careers in manufacturing have changed significantly during the last 50 years and are now fast-paced, physically less demanding, more complex and clean. How do we get more females to join the manufacturing workforce - and stay? Hear what women working in the field have to say about why they love their jobs and why they love manufacturing.

Presenter(s): Marilyn Barger, Executive Director & FLATE Panel of Women ManufacturersPathway(s): Secondary, Postsecondary, Adult Education and MilitaryRoom: Inlet (2nd floor)

Collaboration – It Works!Carol and Jennifer will discuss the ins and outs of this successful partnership. They will outline successful collaborative projects and how continuous communication is a must for a seamless transition from secondary Career Pathways programs and post-secondary AS degree programs.

Presenter(s): Carol Lewis, Career Pathways Coordinator, Manatee County Schools & Jennifer Boris, AS Recruiter/Advisor, State College of Florida, Manatee-SarasotaPathway(s): Secondary and PostsecondaryRoom: Lighthouse (2nd floor)

Vocational Rehabilitation: What You Need to Know About this Stop on the Pathway to SuccessThe Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) requires core workforce development partners to work together to prepare individuals with the skills and training to meet employer’s needs for tomorrow’s workforce. This session will provide a brief overview the of required partnerships, services that Vocational Rehabilitation provides including the pathways to accessing services), and will highlight some of our collaborative youth programs.

Presenter(s): Regina Rice, Vocational Rehabilitation Senior Consultant Pathway(s): Secondary, Postsecondary, and Adult EducationRoom: Pompano



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Implementing Career Pathways Round Table DiscussionThis presentation will focus on a round table discussion among the participants to include the following topics:

• Developing comprehensive articulation policies andprocedures

• Student articulation and credit by exam• Programs of study• Process for awarding credit to students

There exists a wide range of career pathways policies and procedures among and between the colleges and school districts in the state. This round table format will provide participants with the opportunity to engage in an interactive discussion about their implementation of Career Pathways and the specific processes used to link high school and college career pathways. A PowerPoint presentation will be used to guide the discussion.

Presenter(s): Vicki Fine, Manager, Career Pathways, Valencia College & F. Lynne Voltaggio, Program Developer/Career Pathways Facilitator, Seminole State College of FloridaPathway(s): Secondary and PostsecondaryRoom: Dolphin

FCDP Helping Farmworkers Achieve Self-Sufficiency through Education, Training & CareersPowerPoint presentation on how the Farmworker Career Development Program works to develop and maintain necessary partnerships with the State of Florida, CareerSource Florida, all level of businesses, education and training institutions, and grassroots organizations working together to better the plight of Florida’s Migrant and Seasonal Farmworker.

Presenter(s): Antonio Roman-Perez, FCDP Program SpecialistPathway(s): Secondary, Postsecondary, and Adult EducationRoom: Marlin

Go2Work Tampa BayThe “Go2Work Tampa Bay” program for CTE high school students is designed to prepare students for the workforce, and provide a centralized website to view job postings that have been specifically designed for local high school students. The first phase of this new program was the recently held career-skills event, which was presented to 170 local students by the staff from Career and Technical Education, Hillsborough Education Foundation, as well as business partners in the Tampa Bay area. This presentation will discuss all aspects of the Go2Work Tampa Bay program, and how it will evolve for sustainability.

Presenter(s): Christopher Jargo, Director, Career and Technical EducationPathway(s): SecondaryRoom: Marlin


Mentoring New CTE TeachersInstructional mentors can be key to success in supporting new teachers in Career & Technical Education. Many of our new teachers are “experts in their field”; however, the world of education is very foreign to them. Join this interactive discussion where best practices will shared and discussed.

Presenter(s): Annie Clasen, District Resource Teacher, Hillsborough County Public SchoolsPathway(s): Secondary and PostsecondaryRoom: Pompano

Starting and Maintaining an Effective Academy Advisory CommitteeThis session will take the participants through the recruitment of potential advisory members through formation of an advisory committee, running effective meetings and maintaining the advisory committee over time. Sharing of best practices from individuals who have personally started advisory committees, serve currently and offer support to existing advisory committees and CTSO organizations aligned with each program.

Presenter(s): Steve Plummer, Supervisor, Business and Information Technology, Marketing, Diversified Education & Robert Hawkins, Supervisor, Industrial, Technical, Agribusiness and Public Service EducationPathway(s): Secondary and PostsecondaryRoom: Lighthouse (2nd Floor)

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Preparing Primary Students for High School Computer CTE ProgramsBroward County Public Schools has begun preparing students for High School CTE programs by creating and developing Computer CTE programs within Elementary and Middle Schools. Students earn Digital Tools and Industry Certifications within these programs. Most of these programs were created within existing Elementary/Middle School elective or core classes by integrating Industry Certifications into the curriculum. We have created program structure models for schools to implement and create programs. We have presented to Middle School and Elementary School Principals and Assistant Principals on the implementation and creation of programs and the benefit to their schools. Through these meetings, we have shown how schools (in Florida) can benefit through student IC attainment, funding, and acceleration grade by implementing these programs.

Presenter(s): William Wilson- Curriculum Facilitator for Elementary/Middle School Programs CTACE Department & Jennifer Wilson (no relation)- Curriculum Facilitator for Elementary/Middle School Programs CTACE DepartmentPathway(s): Primary (Elementary & Middle School Programs)Room: Dolphin

Some Minds Think AlikeAs many post-secondary institutions began introducing the concept of Guided Pathways, we recognize the benefit of putting students in learning communities with students who have similar career interest. The learning community is an excellent way to surround students with the support of faculty and learning center staff that can contribute to their success.

Presenter(s): Dr. Nikki Hall/ Student Support ManagerPathway(s): PostsecondaryRoom: Marlin

Virtual Field Trips for CTEThe Culinary Showcase highlights the skills of culinary students from seven St. Lucie Public schools. One hundred high school and middle school students participate in preparing their culinary creations and showing the community their culinary skills at this exciting event. This friendly competition highlights teacher collaboration and student lead events such as ‘cooking’ and ‘culinary skills demonstrations’. Business and community partners play key roles as sponsors, marketers, volunteers and judges; each year adding more elements and excitement to the event. The Culinary Showcase has strengthened the connection to post-secondary partners who witness, first-hand, the skills students learn in high school culinary classrooms. This has led to increased articulation

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opportunities for our students. At the Culinary Showcase students receive tremendous support from the community. Seniors, neighbors, elected officials, reporters and others are excited to show their support to the students by coming back each year and bringing their family and friends!

Presenter(s): Dana Caputo & Karen Lucas-Brown, Career SpecialistPathway(s): SecondaryRoom: Pompano

Career Pathways: Connecting Students to A.S. Programs of StudyThis session details a secondary to postsecondary partnership and the recruitment events that facilitate a smooth transition from high school CTE programs to Associate in Science programs. It will also highlight the consortium efforts of seven counties that includes secondary, technical colleges, and state/community colleges.

Presenter(s): Marilyn Craig, CTE Program Advisor, Hillsborough County Public SchoolsPathway(s): Secondary and PostsecondaryRoom: Lighthouse (2nd Floor)

The Academy of EducationMiami Springs Senior High has partnered with Miami Dade College Interamerican Campus School of Education to establish the Academy of Education. Students in the Academy are enrolled in a research course with a focus on the education industry. Students learn about the various pathways and professions in education. They apply their skills through internships at the school (job shadowing/teaching their peers in a classroom) as well as in the community.

Presenter(s): Jan Spivak, M.S., College Assistance Program (CAP) Advisor, Miami Springs Senior High, Miami-Dade County Public SchoolsPathway(s): Secondary and PostsecondaryRoom: Lighthouse (2nd Floor)

Exceptional Student Education (ESE) PARTNERING WITH PARENTS and Career & Technical Education FOR STUDENT SUCCESSA district-wide parent and agency collaboration project established at Port St. Lucie High School in St. Lucie County Florida. Providing opportunities for parents of students with disabilities (ESE) to gain access to valuable information and resources from various community agencies all under one roof. Meetings are held monthly with both Spanish and Creole interpreters. Through this


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effort, Career and Technical Education programs, district initiatives such as Operation Graduation, Dual Enrollment, and available city services are highlighted to ensure that all stakeholders are informed of the benefits associated with each. From enrollment in CTE programs along with earning industry recognized certifications. Emphasis on pathways to graduation along with post-secondary options as well as social and emotional supports are discussed.

Presenter(s): Myrna Belgraves, Ph.D. - Assistant Principal & Aleisha Seitz - Program SpecialistPathway(s): SecondaryRoom: Marlin

Computer Coding with Arduino for CTE Instructors Successful 21st century industries are highly automated, use cyber or cloud computing, and employ laser and fiber optics technologies. LASER-TEC has developed a fast and inexpensive way to get students geared with the right skillset required for 21st century hi-tech employment. With the use of the Arduino microcontroller, students explore computer coding, automation, controlling devices, and systems utilizing optoelectronics.

LASER-TEC has hosted multiple successful sessions for nearly 200 students. During this presentation, we will share the best practices of hosting interactive Arduino training programs. We will also discuss professional development opportunities developed and offered by LASER-TEC to help you start a similar program at your school. Attendees of our workshops, receive free curriculum, a complete list of required resources, equipment, and supplies.

Presenter(s): Chrysanthos Panayiotou/Principal Investigator, Director LASER-TEC & Natalia Chekhovskaya Kearney/Program Manager, LASER-TECPathway(s): Secondary and PostsecondaryRoom: Pompano

March2SuccessMarch2Success & ASVB Tools to Raise SAT/ACT Test Scores—Online, Standardized Test Preparation Course developed for the Army by e-learning industry leader Peterson’s, Inc. It is a free, no obligation tool to help high school students improve their performance on standardized tests by increasing math, science and English skills.

Presenter(s): SFC Alexandre, SSG FernandezPathway(s): AllRoom: Dolphin


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General Session Thursday January 12, 2017

Keynote Speakers

Troy Miller—Associate Director for Research & Policy–Florida College Access NetworkTroy Miller is the Associate Director for Research & Policy at the Florida College Access Network. Troy leads Florida CAN’s work on effective policies and practices that contribute toward improving college and career readiness, access and completion in Florida. His work entails research and policy analysis through briefs, blogs and data dashboards as well as technical assistance to Florida CAN partners in data analysis, goal-setting, and evidence-based practices.

His research and analyses has been featured in media outlets such as PolitiFact Florida, Tampa Bay Times, Orlando Sentinel, Miami Herald, Sun Sentinel and the Los Angeles Times. Troy is currently a doctoral candidate at the University of South Florida’s College of Education and received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Central Michigan University. Troy is also a recipient of the University of South Florida Outstanding Staff Award and National College Access Network’s Dr. David B. Swedlow Memorial College Access Practitioner Award of Excellence.

Mary V.L. Wright—Senior Director–Jobs for the Future Demand Side Engagement and AnalyticsMary V.L. Wright is Jobs for the Future’s Senior Director for Demand Side Engagement and Analytics. She helps low-skilled adults move into and through postsecondary education and on to careers that pay family-sustaining wages. Specifically, she focuses on how to better link employer demands to the outcomes of training initiatives. She and her staff provide technical assistance to community colleges, workforce boards, and other entities to use labor market information to better align investments in education and training with the needs of the economy. She also spearheads the College Employer Collaborative, which takes employer created online content to community colleges and helps match the employer demand for skills to the supply of educated talent. In addition, she is JFF’s lead for the Job Driven Vocational Rehabilitation Technical Assistance Center, a project funded by the Rehabilitation Services Administration of the Department of Education and managed by the Institute for Community Inclusion.

Ms. Wright has more than 20 years of experience connecting the public and private sectors in municipal finance, government affairs, and workforce development.

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SFC Jacqueline Reynolds — United States Army Recruiting Command 2nd Recruiting Brigade Miami Recruiting BattalionI stand here today as a product of two parents who never attended high school. I grew up partially as a youth in Jamaica, where I was born and thus had to endure struggles of not having both parents in the household because they were both away, here, in the United States working to provide a better life for my siblings and I. During that time we were taken advantage of; in that, money that was being sent was not provided to us. I then stopped attending Catholic school and therefore was staying at home doing nothing. The result of this allowed me not to take things for granted and when I was afforded the opportunity to enlist as a senior in high school, I did. First I completed and received a high school diploma, Associates in General studies, Bachelors in Psychology, Masters in Healthcare Administration and now pursuing my Doctoral Degree in Education. I have been through lows and highs of financial stability in my youth and now as an adult I can share how to improve one’s situation. Therefore, I believe that because of my passion to excel in life, regardless of where you started, it is where you end or where you foresee yourself, as well as the end result that matters.

Currently I have fifteen and a half years on active duty, I have a lot of experience and information

to share. I have been tested mentally, physically and emotionally since I have entered the Army. I do believe that with all the career choices that are available in society today, the Army hands-down provides various opportunities to learn different things. During these years, I have managed to be trained as an Equal Opportunity Leader, Emergency Medical Technician-Basic, Sexual Harassment Assault Response Prevention, Basic Instructor and an Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Trainer among others. I have one deployment to Iraq from March 2003 to February 2004 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

The Army has been great to me and therefore it comes very easy for me to discuss this with anyone. My religious background has allowed me to view things in a positive manner and to keep persevering. My family has been with me throughout this entire journey. My family is my support system and has been so more than ever especially with having two young children; my daughter Lanai, 5 years old and my son Michael, 2 years old. My children have benefited extremely from the Medical and Dental services provided through the Army due to my service. I like to think that my children are also serving this country selflessly. In addition to my service to this nation I have a sister also in the Army who is a Chief Warrant Officer and she currently has more than 20 years. She has been assigned as an attaché officer for the last fifteen and a half years; basically she is a liaison at the U.S. Embassies worldwide. Between the both of us, our family has sacrificed nearly forty years of selfless service. I have had the privilege of being a Healthcare Specialist for the last fourteen years, working amongst the Army’s best and brightest.

For me, I have had a unique experience, adventure and lifestyle throughout my time in the Army and I wouldn’t trade it for anything. I will walk away at my retirement knowing that I pushed myself physically and mentally to uphold the traditions of the United States Army, that I have left a legacy for my family, as well as utilizing the educational benefits to achieve the highest academic honors. The only person you should strive to be better than is the person you were yesterday.

Finally, success is no accident, it is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all loving what you do, because only then you can be a better you.


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Staff Sergeant Sasha K. Adams— Miami Recruiting Battalion Key West, FloridaStaff Sergeant Adams was born in Landstuhl, Germany in July of 1989. She grew up to a father in the Air Force and called a lot of places worldwide, home. She grew up as a troubled youth and attended 6 high schools, in 5 states in 4 years and still do not graduate high school. With problems at home SSG Adams reached out to an Army recruiter who enlisted her in a, no longer active, program in the Army which paid for GED testing at that time. SSG Adams enlisted in November 2006 as a Network Switching Operator from Fort Worth, Texas. Her intent was to serve for 4 years, and utilize the Army as a stepping stone in civilian life.

She left for Basic Combat Training at 17 years old. She hated waking up early, and she hated being yelled at for everything. Essentially, she hated the Army. As the weeks went by she realized that the drill sergeants were trying to break them down as civilians to build them back up as Soldiers. Ten years later, Staff Sergeant has been trained as Network Switching Operator, Microwave Systems Operator, Recruiter and a Recruiting Center Leader. Although SSG Adams has never deployed to a combat location, she has served in numerous locations worldwide

and has even work for premiere agencies such as the National Security Agency. In addition to technical skill training, SSG Adams has attended and excelled in multiple leadership courses required by the Army. She has attended marketing and management courses as well as being trained as an Equal Opportunity Leader and Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention Advocate receiving National Advocate certification. Staff Sergeant Adams has completed 112 college credits towards her Bachelors in Science from the University Of Maryland University College and has been awarded an Associates in Arts from the University Of Maryland University College.

Since serving in the Army, SSG Adams has been able to serve her country while earning a career where she will be eligible for retirement at 37 years old. She has not had to worry about any medical bills, or pay for a single college course out of pocket. Despite all this the biggest benefit to her decision was having the ability to meet and work with a diverse group of people and forge strong bonds that few people can understand. SSG Adams not only has skill sets that less than 1% of the population will ever be able to have but was able to set a path for herself very different than she had started out. Now as a recruiter, she appreciates the Army giving her the opportunity to provide that same opportunity to the youth of today.


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