Internships, co-ops, and apprenticeships are more critical than ever for technical skills training, giving an early advantage to entry-level job seekers—MACAC Conference.

It was a fantastic opportunity to speak with thought leaders at the MACAC Conference. Thank you, Angel B. Pérez Natl Association for College Admission Counseling, for inviting me to participate in your fireside chat with leaders in the education, access, and career sectors—MACAC Conference.

Check out my latest article: Education is the bedrock of a thriving society––and it’s now starting to crumble without teachers. linkedin.com/pulse/educatio… via LinkedIn

There are just a few days left to nominate a phenomenal KE substitute educator. For more information or to submit a nomination, visit ow.ly/w80750IotjT.

The educator shortage remains a national crisis; however, collaboration is an effective way to tackle the many issues stemming from our current educational climate. Join us on May 3 to chat about addressing the ongoing educator shortage. #K12Talent #edchat

We are grateful that these four outstanding educators chose Kelly Education. They represent the highly qualified educators and talent Kelly Education provides our school partners every day. Thank you for all that you do!

A1: Workplace wellness activities and competitions are great examples of potentially low-cost initiatives that promote personal health and well-being and boost morale and engagement. #K12Talent #edchat AASPA

A2: Creating opportunities for ALL school community members to have access to and engage in decision-making is crucial. Having access is sometimes the biggest hurdle; it’s essential to try to meet your stakeholders where they are. #K12Talent #edchat AASPA

A4: Successful GYO programs identify individuals with transferrable skills and develop a network of resources and learning opportunities designed to lessen the barriers to certification attainment and create a foundation for success. #K12Talent #edchat AASPA

A5: The pandemic accelerated districts’ collaborative technology adoption designed to virtually bring the classroom to students. This innovative technology can be adapted to create more dynamic PD, removing the limitations of onsite training. #K12Talent #edchat AASPA

A6: This article from National Assoc. of Secondary School Principals features an in-depth review of how district leaders from Pitt County Schools in Greenville, NC, have developed an internal candidate pool by creating an intentional principal pipeline. Link: bit.ly/36M9TxX #K12Talent #edchat AASPA

A7: Daily pay rates for substitute teachers and talent must be increased nationally. America has undervalued these educators for too long, and policymakers should set a new tone of value and recognition. #K12Talent #edchat AASPA

Collaboration across disciplines is critical to revitalizing our talent pipeline and establishing tomorrow’s leaders today. I enjoyed the insights shared in this recent article from Higher Ed Dive. ow.ly/9JOO50JXa9c

Together, Kelly Education and its partners are reimagining the workplace model for higher ed by enhancing hybrid and remote capabilities to meet the demands of our changing workforce. Our partnership with UCF is mentioned in this Inside Higher Ed article. ow.ly/zwMA50K1CbJ

As the #EducatorShortage continues to grow, it’s time to start addressing it from a collective perspective by leveraging the knowledge and influence of multiple stakeholders. AASPA’s new white paper shows 5 key shifts to addressing the educator shortage bit.ly/3nnoZyl

Thanks to EdSurge for talking with me about the high demand for substitute educators as a result of teacher burnout. At Kelly Education, we are proud to solve this challenge by connecting passionate people to meaningful work in our nation’s classrooms. ow.ly/2MeA50KKXO1

Quality schools are the crux of a thriving society. Kelly Education led a national survey of 2,000+ business leaders to help us better understand how they view the current state of education and its effects on the future of work. Find out more at hubs.li/Q01pkGLq0

Today is Substitute Educators Day––and Kelly Education is proud of the difference our educators are making in classrooms across the U.S. Thank you for your commitment to excellence in educating our youth.