What: Free, one-day professional development training for Montana business and tech educators, hosted by the Montana Office of Public Instruction
When: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on Monday, August 4th
Where: C.M. Russell High School, 228 17th Avenue Northwest, Great Falls, MT 59404
WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE EVENT:
This training is open to any educator interested in work-based learning, industry connections, and preparing students for high-demand, fulfilling careers.
Renewal Units: Up to 8
Session highlights include:
Business and Industry Panel + Q&A (hosted by Montana High Tech Business Alliance and Montana Jobs Network)
Apprenticeships and Industry Credentials (led by the Montana Department of Labor and Industry)
Dual Enrollment (facilitated by local universities)
Work-Based Learning Tools and Tracking
AI and Gamification in the Classroom
Questions? Contact Ethan Igo at ethan.igo[at]mt.gov.
Agenda Overview
8:00 AM | Registration and Welcome
8:30 AM | Dual Enrollment: Making it Work (Local Universities)
9:30 AM | Break
9:45 AM | Managing & Tracking WBL Experiences (Ben Meyer – AET)
11:45 AM | Lunch Break
12:30 PM | Apprenticeships in the School (MT Dept. of Labor and Industry)
1:00 PM | Business & Industry Panel + Q&A (MHTBA / MJN)
2:00 PM | Break
2:15 PM | Industry-Recognized Credentials (DLI + Ethan Igo)
2:45 PM | Gamifying the Classroom & Using AI (Ethan Igo – OPI)
3:30 PM | Wrap-Up and Resource Sharing