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SUMMARY:Educator Workforce Academy
DESCRIPTION:The Educator Workforce Academy is a dynamic two-day training program tailored for educators in the Lynchburg Region. This initiative aims to bridge the gap between education and industry\, ensuring that local students are well-prepared for future career opportunities. By participating in the Academy\, educators gain valuable insights into workforce development and the key industries within the region. This equips them with the knowledge and tools needed to align their curriculum and programming with the skills and competencies required by today's employers. Ultimately\, the program fosters a stronger connection between industry and education\, enhancing the prospects for student success in the Lynchburg Region.\n\n\n\nEDUCATORS REGISTER HERE\n\n\n\nAgenda:\n\n\n\nDay 1   July 24th   Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance\n\nNuclear Tech & Energy Day - Sponsored By Sonny Merryman\n\n7:30 am   Check In & Breakfast\n\n8:00am   Welcome Remarks\n\n8:10am - The Workforce Ecosystem and the K12 System's Role\n\n8:25am   Overview of the Regional Workforce Strategy\n\n8:40am   Nuclear 101 by the American Nuclear Society \n\n9:50am - Cloud Chamber Activity (educators only)\n\n11:00am - Load Buses for Tours (educators only)\n\n11:30am  On site Industry Tours & Lunch (educators only)\n\n2:00pm   Action Plan Workshops back at the Alliance* (educators only)\n\nSchool teams are welcome to stay as late as 4pm but are not required to.\n\n \n\nDay 2   July 25th   Central Virginia Community College\n\nCTE & Essential Skills Day\n\n7:30 am   Check In\n\n8:00am   Breakfast with Employers & Workforce Partners\n\n8:30am   Welcome & Thank Sponsors\n\n8:35am   AP Career Kick Start - Business Principles / Personal Finance\n\n8:45am   CVCC CareerLink \n\n9:00am - Data Poster Walk\n\n9:40am - Tour of CVCC\n\n10:30am   Load Buses for Tours (educators only)\n\n11am   Onsite Industry Tours & Lunch (educators only)\n\n1:30pm   Action Plan Workshops back CVCC (educators only)\n\n3:00pm - Reconvene for Debrief & Dismissal (educators only)\n\n\n\nActions Plans\n\nDuring the Academy\, participants will collaborate within their school teams to develop a comprehensive Action Plan. This plan will serve as a strategic guide to identify and address the strengths\, weaknesses\, opportunities\, and threats (SWOT) related to their current programming and curriculum. The Action Plan includes outlining specific next steps aimed at strengthening and enhancing educational offerings. Additionally\, it will pinpoint areas where the Alliance and its partners can provide valuable resources and support to bridge any identified gaps. This collaborative effort ensures that educators are well-equipped to implement meaningful improvements\, ultimately benefiting students in the Lynchburg Region.\n\n\n\nAction Plan Instructions are now available here  . While it is not required for participation\, we highly encourage you to complete Component I\, "Program Review of Existing Curriculum" before the Academy or request the data from last year's cohort if it is the same. Having this information in front of you will help you during action plan workshops in the afternoon. This is also a team activity and does NOT to be completed by each person.\n\n\n\nOptional Action Plan Template
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<span style="font-size:18px\;">The Educator Workforce Academy is a dynamic two-day training program tailored for educators in the Lynchburg Region. This initiative aims to bridge the gap between education and industry\, ensuring that local students are well-prepared for future career opportunities. By participating in the Academy\, educators gain valuable insights into workforce development and the key industries within the region. This equips them with the knowledge and tools needed to align their curriculum and programming with the skills and competencies required by today&#39\;s employers. Ultimately\, the program fosters a stronger connection between industry and education\, enhancing the prospects for student success in the Lynchburg Region.</span><br />\n<br />\n<strong><a href="https://business.lynchburgregion.org/form/view/36813"><span style="font-family:comic sans ms\;"><span style="font-size:20px\;">EDUCATORS REGISTER HERE</span></span></a></strong><br />\n<br />\n<span style="font-size:24px\;"><span style="color: rgb(255\, 140\, 0)\;"><u><strong>Agenda:</strong></u></span></span><br />\n<br />\n<strong style="font-size: 18px\;">Day 1 &ndash\; July 24<sup>th</sup>&nbsp\;&ndash\; Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance<br />\n<span style="color:#FF8C00\;">Nuclear Tech &amp\; Energy Day - Sponsored By Sonny Merryman</span></strong><br style="font-size: 18px\;" />\n<span style="font-size: 18px\;">7:30 am &ndash\; Check In &amp\; Breakfast</span><br style="font-size: 18px\;" />\n<span style="font-size:18px\;">8:00am &ndash\; Welcome Remarks<br />\n8:10am - The Workforce Ecosystem and the K12 System&#39\;s Role</span><br style="font-size: 18px\;" />\n<span style="font-size: 18px\;">8:25am &ndash\; Overview of the Regional Workforce Strategy</span><br style="font-size: 18px\;" />\n<span style="font-size: 18px\;">8:40am &ndash\; Nuclear 101 by the American Nuclear Society&nbsp\;<br />\n9:50am - Cloud Chamber Activity (educators only)</span><br style="font-size: 18px\;" />\n<span style="font-size: 18px\;">11:00am - Load Buses for Tours (educators only)</span><br style="font-size: 18px\;" />\n<span style="font-size: 18px\;">11:30am&ndash\; On site Industry Tours &amp\; Lunch (educators only)</span><br style="font-size: 18px\;" />\n<span style="font-size: 18px\;">2:00pm &ndash\; Action Plan Workshops back at the Alliance<strong>* </strong>(educators only)<br />\n<strong><span style="font-size:14px\;"><em>School teams are welcome to stay as late as 4pm but are not required to.</em></span></strong></span><br style="font-size: 18px\;" />\n<span style="font-size: 18px\;">&nbsp\;</span><br style="font-size: 18px\;" />\n<strong style="font-size: 18px\;">Day 2 &ndash\; July 25<sup>th</sup>&nbsp\;&ndash\; Central Virginia Community College</strong><br />\n<strong style="font-size: 18px\;"><span style="color: rgb(255\, 140\, 0)\;">CTE &amp\; Essential Skills Day</span></strong><br style="font-size: 18px\;" />\n<span style="font-size: 18px\;">7:30 am &ndash\; Check In</span><br style="font-size: 18px\;" />\n<span style="font-size: 18px\;">8:00am &ndash\; Breakfast with Employers &amp\; Workforce Partners</span><br style="font-size: 18px\;" />\n<span style="font-size: 18px\;">8:30am &ndash\; Welcome &amp\; Thank Sponsors</span><br style="font-size: 18px\;" />\n<span style="font-size: 18px\;">8:35am &ndash\; AP Career Kick Start - Business Principles / Personal Finance</span><br style="font-size: 18px\;" />\n<span style="font-size: 18px\;">8:45am &ndash\; CVCC CareerLink&nbsp\;<br />\n9:00am - Data Poster Walk<br />\n9:40am - Tour of CVCC</span><br />\n<span style="font-size: 18px\;">10:30am &ndash\; Load Buses for Tours (educators only)</span><br style="font-size: 18px\;" />\n<span style="font-size: 18px\;">11am &ndash\; Onsite Industry Tours &amp\; Lunch (educators only)</span><br style="font-size: 18px\;" />\n<span style="font-size:18px\;">1:30pm &ndash\; Action Plan Workshops back CVCC (educators only)<br />\n3:00pm - Reconvene for Debrief &amp\; Dismissal (educators only)<br />\n<br />\n<span style="color:#FF8C00\;"><u><strong><span style="font-size:24px\;">Actions Plans</span></strong></u></span></span><br />\n<span style="font-size: 16px\;">During the Academy\, participants will collaborate within their school teams to develop a comprehensive Action Plan. This plan will serve as a strategic guide to identify and address the strengths\, weaknesses\, opportunities\, and threats (SWOT) related to their current programming and curriculum. The Action Plan includes outlining specific next steps aimed at strengthening and enhancing educational offerings. Additionally\, it will pinpoint areas where the Alliance and its partners can provide valuable resources and support to bridge any identified gaps. This collaborative effort ensures that educators are well-equipped to implement meaningful improvements\, ultimately benefiting students in the Lynchburg Region.</span><br />\n<br />\n<b style="font-size: 18px\;">Action Plan Instructions are now available&nbsp\;<a href="https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/userfiles/UserFiles/chambers/2276/File/EWA/2025EWAActionPlanComponents.pdf">here</a> &nbsp\;. While it is not required for participation\, we highly encourage you to complete&nbsp\;<span style="color: rgb(255\, 140\, 0)\;">Component I\, &quot\;Program Review of Existing Curriculum&quot\;&nbsp\;</span>before the Academy or request the data from last year&#39\;s cohort if it is the same. Having this information in front of you will help you during action plan workshops in the afternoon. This is also a team activity and does&nbsp\;<u>NOT</u>&nbsp\;to be completed by each person.<br />\n<br />\n<span style="color: rgb(255\, 140\, 0)\;"><a href="https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/userfiles/UserFiles/chambers/2276/File/EWA/2025EWAActionPlanTemplate.docx">Optional Action Plan Template</a> </span></b>
LOCATION:July 24th - 300 Lucado Place\, Lynchburg\, VA 24504 July 25th - 3506 Wards Rd\, Lynchburg\, VA 24502
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DTSTAMP:20260415T005823Z
URL:https://business.lynchburgregion.org/events/details/educator-workforce-academy-9346
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