Sessions of 2025 Midwinter Leadership Conference, Feb 5 - 7, 2025: Vanessa Burry
Mrs. Burry, Vanessa
District Director
Vanessa Burry, Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation, ElevateEdAZ District Director – Vanessa Burry has over 20 years of experience in developing and managing community and industry partnerships, particularly in healthcare and education. After serving fifteen years in the allied healthcare industry in facility management, state and federal contracts, operations, and patient care, she transitioned to the education sector, spending the last seven years in Career and Technical Education (CTE). Through her work in CTE, she has implemented Work-Based Learning (WBL) programs in five high schools and two post-secondary institutions, increasing career exploration and experiential industry aligned learning opportunities for over 4,000 students . Currently, as an ElevateEdAZ District Director, she cultivates collaborative relationships between her two partner school districts and ElevateEdAZ to ensure a stronger alignment between education, business, and the community.
Sessions:
Work-Based Learning Hacks: Making Community Connections
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Prescott Resort
In this presentation of Work-Based Learning (WBL) Hacks: Making Community Connections, we will dive into practical tips, real-world examples, and expert insights, to optimize student engagement. Discover innovative strategies and hacks to implement WBL in your CTE programs using resources within your local business community, school district, and industry associations.
