CTE professionals and students are invited to SCETV on February 1, 2025, for CTE Revolution: Where Passion Meets Profession!
South Carolina Career and Technical Education professionals and students are invited to a special day at South Carolina ETV in Columbia on Saturday, February 1, 2025, CTE Revolution: Where Passion Meets Profession!
- Date: Saturday, February 1, 2025
- Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
- Location: SCETV, 1041 George Rogers Blvd, Columbia 29201
- Cost: FREE, however pre-registration is required.
- Lunch: Lunch will be provided. If you have any allergies, please indicate them on the registration form.
See below for more information, and please spread the word. We look forward to seeing you there!
- CTE Students
Get your game on! Your career game, that is. Drop-in anytime during the event - see the schedule below, with an accompanying adult, for a fun and valuable time of career gamification.
Immerse yourself in dynamic SC Skillionaires workforce gaming experiences, where you can engage with real-world business and industry informatics. These activities are not just about fun—they are about connecting you to careers that align with your skills and aspirations. And to sweeten the deal, you'll have the chance to compete for prizes!
* Click HERE to register for the event as a CTE student! *
Planned Schedule:
*Prizes will be awarded throughout the day.
- 10:00 a.m.: Healthcare hour
- 10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. - Healthcare Kahoot contest
- 10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Healing Agent challenges
- 11:00 a.m.: Cyber hour
- 11:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. - Cyber Kahoot contest
- 11:15 a.m. - 12 p.m. - Cyber Watchdog challenges
- 11:30 a.m.: Lunch becomes available
- 12:00 p.m.: Life Sciences hour
- 12:00 p.m. - 12:15 p.m. - Life Sciences Kahoot contest
- 12:15 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Rad Lab challenges
- 1:00 p.m.: Advanced Manufacturing hour
- 1:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. - Advanced Manufacturing Kahoot contest
- 1:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Maker Mojo challenges
- 10:00 a.m.: Healthcare hour
- CTE Educators
CTE is more than just education, it’s a movement. It empowers students to discover their talents, pursue their dreams, and contribute meaningfully to their communities. Yet, it also comes with unique challenges for educators tasked with guiding these transformative journeys. During this special event, we will celebrate your essential role, address challenges that lie ahead and offer strategies for moving forward with innovation, collaboration, and resilience.
The day will feature thought-provoking presentations, interactive discussions, and actionable strategies tailored to your work as a CTE educator. Together, we’ll explore the dynamic intersection of passion and profession, equipping you with the tools and inspiration to drive lasting change. You'll enjoy professional learning experiences designed to energize your practice and amplify your impact in career and technical education. Certificates of participation will be provided for attendees.
This free, high-energy event is for up to 50 CTE educators who are shaping pathways to success for students while fueling the economic engines of our communities!
Keynote address:
Kelly Simmons III, 'Coach Kelly' will present “Winning Leadership in CTE: Your Leadership Matters"! This powerful keynote will inspire CTE educators and students to elevate their leadership and amplify their impact.
Other featured speakers:
- Carson LeCroy, Hamilton Career and Technical Center Director
- Kevin Staggers, SCOIS Manager
- Sherri Smith, Regional Coach with the South Carolina Department of Education
- Tina Zwolinski, Co-Founder and CEO of Skillsgapp
* Click HERE to register for the event as a CTE professional! *
Kelly Simmons III bio:
Kelly Simmons III, affectionately known as Coach Kelly, was born and raised in Anderson, South Carolina, and currently resides in Eastover, SC, with his wife, Kelley R. Simmons. Together, they share a beautiful family of three children and one granddaughter.
As a first-generation college graduate of Lander University, Coach Kelly began his career as a U.S. Army officer, retiring due to injury. Following his military service, he transitioned into corporate sales before discovering his true calling in education.
For over 15 years, Coach Kelly passionately served as a career counselor in Richland School District One, a job readiness coach, and an adjunct professor at Midlands Technical College Corporate & Continuing Education Department. These roles allowed him to discover his purpose of helping students and young adults to achieve success in and out of the classroom.
Coach Kelly and his wife started their consulting company Empowered To Win LLC that provides keynote speaking, educational workshops and leadership coaching for students and young adults. He is also the visionary behind The Winning Leadership Podcast, an upcoming platform designed to engage, educate, and empower the next generation of leaders through digital content.
Known for his unwavering dedication and resilience, Coach Kelly has helped thousands of students across South Carolina overcome obstacles and achieve their goals. His heartfelt mission is to empower students and young adults to become confident, innovative, and ethical leaders in their lives, careers, and communities. Coach Kelly serves as an ordained elder at Truth Church & Ministries in Eastover, SC. In his spare time Coach Kelly loves spending time with family, traveling and enjoying the great outdoors.