This two-hour session is broken into two distinct, fast-paced focus areas: Part I: The Skills Get a firsthand look at the current professional and technical skills that students leave their Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs with, and collaborate with districts on how these programs align with the reality of running a business today. Part II: The Internship Ecosystem We will dive deep into actionable talent pipeline development, focusing on structured internships. By bringing districts, chambers, and industry partners to the same table, we aim to walk away with: ● Established, direct relationships between your business and local school districts. ● A collaborative blueprint for internship programs and workforce-ready student outcomes tailored to industry needs. ● Identified regional talent gaps and immediate opportunities to fill them.