Sessions of 2025 Summer Conference: Everett Grady
Grady, Everett
Founder/Board Member
Everett Grady, a Jacksonville, Illinois native, earned a B.S. in Construction Management from Illinois State University in 1986. He spent 20 years at Abbott Laboratories, holding key roles in facilities management, engineering, project management, and capital planning. As Director of Infrastructure Site Master Planning, he was known for his ability to tackle complex challenges and drive results. In 2006, Grady joined the U.S. Olympic Committee, leading engineering and venue development for Chicago’s 2016 Summer Olympics bid. He attended the IOC presentation with President Obama in Copenhagen but, after the bid went to Rio, launched KAEGEM Corp., a software start-up. Its platform, RecruitMeToday, specializes in video-based recruiting for skilled trades in Career and Technical Education (CTE). Grady is a managing board member of Pathways in Motion, a non-profit dedicated to workforce development, and has served on several boards, including Waukegan YouthBuild, Lake County United Way, and Habitat for Humanity. He and his wife, Kathryn, have three daughters and recently returned to live in Jacksonville.
Sessions:
Finding Free and Easy Resources for Developing a Work-Based Learning Plan
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Loews Ventana Canyon
- Administration
The demand for work-based learning (WBL) opportunities for students is growing rapidly. With ADVANCE CTE new National Career Cluster Framework, schools and businesses recognize the need and value of expanding the hands-on, real-world experience in preparing students for the workforce. Establishing a high-quality WBL program has become a priority. However, creating these programs can seem overwhelming. It does not have to be daunting—what is needed is a strong community plan. In this session we will outline how to find these free resources that include equitable opportunities for all.
