Sessions of 2026 Connection Conference: Tracy Rexroat
Rexroat, Tracy
Program Specialist CTE Program Services
Arizona Department Of Education
TBD
Sessions:
[5483] Teaching What Matters: Industry and Education Curriculum Alignment
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Westin La Paloma
- Construction Science Technologies
This session explores strategies for strengthening partnerships between employers, workforce agencies, and education providers to ensure construction programs align with industry expectations. Participants will learn how to co-develop training and apprenticeship pathways, integrate industry-recognized credentials, use labor market data to shape curriculum, and create feedback loops that keep instruction aligned with jobsite realities. The session also highlights approaches for expanding equitable access to training and employment opportunities across diverse communities.