Name: Constructing Excellence: How to Build a Program That Produces Industry-Ready Professionals
Start: 2026-07-20T13:00:00-0500
End: 2026-07-20T13:50:00-0500

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Constructing Excellence: How to Build a Program That Produces Industry-Ready Professionals

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Monday July 20, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT

RC 145

Limited Capacity seats available

What does it take to turn learners into job-ready professionals in today’s construction industry? This session breaks down the blueprint for success—covering curriculum design, experiential learning, employer collaboration, and program scalability—while highlighting how Kansas Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways can be leveraged to strengthen program alignment and student outcomes. Walk away with actionable strategies to build or enhance a program that delivers skilled, confident, and workforce-ready graduates.

Speakers

Nathan Howard

Associate Professor, Fort Hays State University

Associate Professor in the Department of Applied Technology at Fort Hays State University. Lead professor in construction management and lead sponsor of Associated General Contractors student organization.

Monday July 20, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
RC 145 11190 Quivira Rd, Overland Park, KS 66210

Concurrent Session

Affiliate KTIEA
Session Type Work-Based Learning, Engaging Instructional Methods
Subject Skilled Trades, Engineering & Technology

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