Sessions of 2026 Midwinter Leadership Conference: Erin McGehean
McGehean, Erin
Project Manager
Center For The Future Of Arizona
With over 20 years of experience in education, Erin McGehean has dedicated her career to guiding students toward academic and career success. She began her career in college advising and advanced into leadership and strategic partnership roles. She worked for Northern Arizona University for over 14 years, and she is now a Project Manager at the Center for the Future of Arizona. With CFA, she is working on the Arizona Pathways to Prosperity initiative, convening partners in education and workforce systems. A passionate advocate for student and workforce success, Erin is committed to removing barriers to post-secondary career and college readiness and fostering a culture of opportunity and achievement for all students.
Sessions:
Educator Externships: Enriching Career Pathways Content Across CTE and Academic Programs
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Prescott Resort & Conference Center
Educator Externships provide teachers with real-world learning experiences that strengthen Career Pathways content across CTE and academic programs. A partnership with the Center for the Future of Arizona (CFA), the Maricopa County School Superintendent’s Office with the Exploring Pathways to Bioscience & Healthcare Careers program offers a one-day Externship that connect directly with postsecondary programs, current students, and professionals. Participants gain understanding of skills, technologies, certifications, and expectations needed in high-demand sectors. Hearing from faculty, touring labs, simulations, and engaging with workforce, educators enrich their knowledge to support career learning and advise students. Attendees will explore externship activities, classroom resources, and teacher feedback that illustrate how externships deepen classroom relevance and improve student career awareness. The session will conclude with a brainstorm to identify new areas of interest, industry sectors, and emerging skills to shape future educator externships planned for Summer 2026.
