08/26/2026
CONNECTING CLASSROOMS TO CAREERS📍📈: The Region 5 Career and Technical Education Workforce Forum took place yesterday in Auburn, bringing together education, workforce development, industry, and community leaders to strengthen the connection between CTE programs and Alabama’s workforce needs!
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✅ACS Career and Technical Education Director Dr. Silvia Scaife coordinated and hosted the forum, which provided an opportunity for school systems across the region to share their perspectives on CTE and network directly with business and industry partners.
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💯Niketa Dean from the Alabama State Department of Education and Dr. Eric Sewell, Dean of Technical Education and Workforce Development at Southern Union State Community College, kicked off the day by sharing the purpose and ongoing development of CTE and workforce initiatives.
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⚙️Region 5 has 21 school systems with more than 36,500 students enrolled in CTE courses. ACS proudly supports students with CTE programs that connect classroom learning to real-world skills, credentials, and career paths.
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✨ACS appreciates Dr. Scaife and all the educators, students, business leaders, postsecondary partners, and community stakeholders who came together today with a shared goal of ensuring students have meaningful opportunities to develop employable skills and foster connections that prepare them for success beyond the classroom.