Welcome back to a brand-new school year! Join fellow CTE educators at the CTU Foundation for a kickoff session to start the day. You'll hear brief remarks from CPS Deputy Armando Rodriguez and CTU's Michael Moriarty as they celebrate your essential work, share updates on CTE priorities, and set a positive, collaborative tone for the school year ahead
Industry certifications play a crucial role in validating student skills, boosting resumes, and opening doors to high-wage careers after graduation. In this practical session, CTE educators will explore the overall value of industry credentials for students and programs, while walking step-by-step through how to accurately track and input them in SchooLinks. You will learn the process for entering student certifications, best practices for maintaining clean data, and how keeping these records updated in SchooLinks ensures your students receive recognition for their achievements while highlighting your program's impact.