1. Multiple topics!

2. A new Logo and Tag Line!

4.  You can use the new CTE logo and tag line ◦ Within usage guidelines ◦ Logo must stay the same, especially the colors ◦ You will see it nationally as “Learning that works for America”

5.  Radio Campaign ◦ Three, 30-second spots on country music stations mostly ◦ Statewide campaign ◦ Manufacturing, Mining and Marcellus

6.  “ Hi. My name is Karen Price, Executive Director of the West Virginia Manufacturers Association. Manufacturers large and small, have jobs going unfilled because they can’t find workers with the right set of skills. You can get those skills at your local Career and Technical Center. Whether you are a high school student or an adult, you can start a career at the CTE center near you. Manufacturing, Mining or Marcellus Shale - Career and Technical Centers are ready to launch your career.”

7.  Launch of the Employer Portal ◦ An official launch event in the rotunda of the capitol during the legislative session. ◦ Media coverage for the event ◦ Industry participation  The Employer Portal ◦ To connect employers in WV with you completers ◦ It’s simple, clean, easy to navigate, 95% finished  Thanks to Marian Covey!

8. Teacher Recognition

9.  One-page form  Who submitted it  Teacher’s name and contact info  Describe what they did – briefly.  Hit “submit”  Dr. D’Antoni will send the teacher a congratulatory note.  Use it whenever you say to yourself, “Wow, that was great.”

10.  There will be a gala at this year’s conference  Getting rid of the “Oscar/Hollywood theme  Celebrating our stars - our best  Same categories + one  “Good food, nice music, nice event”  “Keep it moving, pick up the pace”  “Shorter videos”

11.  Best Business and Industry Involvement  Best Community Involvement  Best Concentration  Best Academic Partnership (new)  Best Experienced Teacher  Best New Teacher  Best Support Staff

12.  A one/two-page nomination form  Forms online- next week  Nominations close March 15  3 finalist will be notified by April 1  Finalists will submit a ONE minute video by June 1- Make it good!  Winners announced at the gala

13.  Marketing tells the world we are good.  Recognition encourages us to tell ourselves.