We began the dialogue in 2013 to create a bridge between industry and education in order to form a workforce that meets the needs of businesses. The great work continues in 2024! The Education Symposium is a half-day program where business leaders and educators come together to discuss the current changes in schools\, how industry can provide feedback and ways to create a pathway to success.
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\nSession A - 9:20 AM - 10:35 AM
\nCareer Exploration\, Pathways\, and Future of Healthcare Industry \;
\nPANEL
\nMichelle Newton B.Sc.N. | The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
\nEricka Duhon MSN\, RN | College of Health Care Professions
\nAlicia Hernandez DNP\, RN\, NPD-BC\, NEA-BC | Harris Health
\nDr. Kenya Steele | Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston
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\nMODERATOR
\nPaula H. Whitfield | PWR Holdings Corp\, Fastest Labs Central and SW Houston
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\nSession B - \;9:20 AM - 10:35 AM
\nWorkforce Demands &\; Opportunities in the Petrochemical\, Energy\, &\; Process Technology (CPET) Fields \;
\nPANEL
\nJay Culver \;| Center for Petrocehmical Energy and Technology at \;San Jacinto College
\nRose Luvaas | LyondellBasell
\nRhenton Cauley | \;Valero Houston Refinery
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\nMODERATOR
\nSara I. Cronin \;| \;TPC Group
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\nSession C - 10:40 AM - 11:55 AM
\nTrade Skills for Houston'\;s Job Demands\, \;Pathways &\; How to Access Paid Training and Apprenticeships
\nPANEL
\nKolby Griffin | \;Watco
\nAdam Gonzales | Kirby Inland Marine
\nElvia Quintanilla | Texas Technical Trade School
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\nMODERATOR
\nDr. Christina Robinson | Houston Community College
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\nSession D \;- 10:40 AM - 11:55 AM
\nSustain\, Promote and Grow the Maritime &\; Logistics Industry
\nPANEL
\nWilliam Netzinger III | UTC Overseas
\nJohn Hark | \;Bertling Logistics
\nJacquie Young-Hall | \;Port Houston
\nJohn Stauffer | \;San Jacinto College
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\nMODERATOR
\nCaptain Matthew Glass | \;Houston Pilots
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\n \n VICTORIA CHEN \n\n CO-FOUNDER &\; \n EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BRIDGEYEAR \n \n \n \n \; \n	\n \n RUTH N. LÓ\;PEZ TURLEY \n\n PROFESSOR\, DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY DIRECTOR\, \n KINDER INSTITUTE FOR URBAN RESEARCH \n RICE UNIVERSITY \n \; \n

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\n VICTORIA CHEN

\n RUTH N. LÓ\;PEZ TURLEY

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\n VICTORIA CHEN

\n RUTH N. LÓ\;PEZ TURLEY

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