Sessions of 2025 Midwinter Leadership Conference, Feb 5 - 7, 2025: Jessica Putton
Putton, Jessica
Career Services Director
West-MEC School District #402
As an experienced career services professional, Jessica has had a successful career working in secondary and post-secondary education. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University in Communications Studies, and a Graduate Certificate in Higher Educational Leadership from Keller School of Management. She is also a NCDA Certified School Career Development Advisor. Jessica spent 7 years as a Career Coach, working directly with students through workshops and training to help prepare them for economic independence. She is the current Director of Career Services at West-MEC, and as such, supports the Career Services department while utilizing data collection and reporting to advance student success.
Sessions:
Best Practices for Achieving High Placement Rates
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Prescott Resort
Accurate placement data collection and thoughtful follow-up with program completers are essential for achieving high placement rates in CTE programs. This session delves into best practices for gathering and analyzing data on employment, further education, military service, and religious mission placements. Learn how to implement streamlined follow-up strategies to capture comprehensive placement information, track long-term success, and strengthen your program's impact. Join us to uncover practical methods for enhancing data collection, boosting placement outcomes, and showcasing the positive pathways your students take after program completion!
