Happy CTE Month! Thank you for making a difference!

Hey all, deciding between two properties in Miami for this weekend - W Miami or the JW Marriott (not marquis). The W is about $325/night all-in while the JW is 40k pts/night. Which one is better?

Does someone have information about Kearney Dubai. Would be highly interested in getting some insights about team events, benefits besides salary as well as hotels or flight classes. 

Anyone working in Wells Fargo know about Loudspeaker program? How that is for growth? I have a good offer from them and good hike on my current compensation but not sure about the role.
And the position of Senior Business Executive Consultant is in what hierarchy ? I have 8 years of workex (MBA).

My H1B extension was approved last week! Just want to throw out some positive vibes for everyone who’s still waiting on decision, and good luck!!!

Anyone here been able to transition from being a quiet person with no interest in going out, to the life of the party? How did u do it?

Are you comfortable going to a restaurant with outdoor dining? Why or why not?

Anyone here have friend(s) with benefit? How has it been working for you?

Any working data science professional interested in freelancing as a one to one mentor ? Please ping me individually

Best SPG + Marriott hotels in Beijing?

Anyone flown Copa Airlines Economy? Considering booking some personal travel on it using miles and wanted to see if it’s any good

Any recommendations for best balance transfer card? Like zero APR for 15-18 months and no fee? Also nice to have points or cash bonus

Can grad students get $20k forgiven if they got Pell in undergrad but outstaning loans are only for grad school?

any talent hub users? Love it, hate it?
Mid sized shop is trying to save $$$ and using it as an ATS, but it doesn’t seem to deliver (IMO)…. What are the pros?

Hi everyone,
need referral for IHS markit and S&P Global, I have the job id,
please let me know if anyone can refer

how’s Grey nowadays? Anyone has..... scoop?

Hey HAVAS, how's it going?

Do you find yourself thinking about ways to improve your lessons as you experience life? I’m on vacation for the first time in 10 years and I keep asking myself “wow, what kind of technology is that?” And “How can I integrate that in my Computer Technology class?”

What is your typical class size for your shop class? Do you have a maximum?

What’s the highest degree you attained? Is it content area or education related? Did you need to get it for certification or was there another reason?

Hi! I am currently an Early Childhood Teacher, but I am interested in becoming an Early Childhood Education instructor at a technical high school. It will be a big jump from teaching K to teaching high school students but I am really excited about the possibility of working with the next generation of teachers. What are the best things about CTE? What challenges can I expect?

Did you need to do anything special to get your teaching credential as a person of the trades? Do you have to do anything specific for CTE teachers in order to keep/maintain/upgrade your teaching license/certification?

! The international Girls Academy is launching a Global Education Week from April 11-19, they have some really amazing projects for teachers and students. And it’s free! Email:theinternationalgirlsacademy@gmail.com for more info!

Does anybody use the free Quickbooks program for students and teachers?

Where does the bulk of your budget come from? Perkins? How do you supplement anything your budget can’t afford?

Class size is a big deal, in NY a new piece of legislation was signed to bring down student count per class from 34 to 25 over the next few years. How big are your CTE classes? In NYC, they’re typically about 28 students.

How does your program/school handle internships? (Prerequisites, paid/unpaid, duration (hours), paperwork, etc.)

When you come back to school, are you expecting any staffing changes? Is that a good or bad thing? Do you think it should be addressed as a message from school administrators?

It’s officially October, so let’s check-in and see how the start of the school year is going for everyone. What’s been some wins you’ve experienced thus far? Any concerns?

How do we feel about online training resources? Are they useful?

What do you wish policy makers would consult CTE teachers on?

A part of our jobs is training scholars with the technical skills from our professional trades, but what techniques, systems, or experiences do you utilize to teach the professional skills?

Does anyone have experience with ACT WorkKey assessments? Do you offer them to your students, and if so, who pays? Are these assessments of any value??

This summer I will be teaching the two courses required to gain the extension certificate to be a New York State certified Work-based Learning Coordinator. Is there a requirement for additional training to become a WBLC in your location? Is it part of an existing CTE teacher’s responsibility or something else? Do you need a WBLC for your program approval?

At my school, we’re extremely fortunate to be able to discuss expansion plans. This week’s question is: What is one thing you’d like to get if you had the means (Money, Space, etc.) to get it?

Do you know what a CLNA is? The Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment is a tool for determining CTE Program design/accountability for Perkins V. Who’s responsibility is it in your district? Has it helped at all?