Sessions of 2024 Summer Conference: Kater Fessler
Fessler, Kater
Sr. Director, RISE Up
NRF Foundation
Kate Fessler is the senior director of outreach for RISE Up at the NRF Foundation, where she works with organizations across the country – including high schools, workforce organizations and community colleges – to introduce and deliver the RISE Up credentials to learners preparing for first jobs and second chances in retail and beyond. Prior to joining NRF, Kate worked for UVA’s Darden School of Business, overseeing the Board of Trustees and advisory boards, and at the American Staffing Association, where she was the director of education. She also oversaw operations and coaching standards for a D.C. soccer club after playing and coaching the sport for many years. Kate has a B.A. in International Studies from UNC-Chapel Hill and an M.Ed in Administrative Leadership from Vanderbilt University.
Sessions:
4743 - RISE Up Credential Updates: Train the Trainer (vendor session)
07/15/2024
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Westin La Paloma
- Business and Marketing Education
- Family And Consumer Science
The NRF Foundation has given its four Industry Recognized Credentials a facelift. Last time they were updated was in 2019 and lots has changed in the retail space since then including AI considerations, sustainability practices, supply chain diversification and more. Please join NRF Foundation staff for an overview of the new content, curriculum demonstration, NEW sample test questions and Q&A. This session is presented by NRF Foundation.
