Professional Development Opportunities
SkillsUSA and SkillsUSA South Carolina are not responsible for the events included below. This list is to provide a consolidated list of opportunities for your review. Click to arrow to be directed to the event's website with full information and how to register.
Modernized Career Clusters Best Practices: Bridging Education & Work
SC Department of Education: Office of Career Readiness
Aug. 26, 2026
11:00AM - 12:00PM
In this session of the Modernized Career Cluster Webinar series, we will have an interactive session to explore best practices to implement and market CTE courses and programs using the Modernized Career Cluster framework.
New CTE Admin Cohort (Session 1)
SC Department of Education: Office of Career Readiness
Sept. 15, 2026
9:00 AM - 3:00PM
This in-person three-part professional learning series is designed to support CTE administrators who have been in their roles for three years or less. It is also open to experienced CTE administrators seeking a refresher in a supportive learning environment. Attendance at all three sessions is strongly recommended to gain the full benefit of the series. The registration deadline is August 6, 2026. (Participants will receive 6 renewal hours per session attended)
Counseling & Career Development Day
SC ACTE
Sept. 18, 2026
9:00AM - 3:00PM
School Counselors and Career Development Professionals, this one is for you! Come explore the many facets of career and technology education at our upcoming workshop on September 18th.
Some of the areas that will be covered: ASVAB Testing Certification/Information • Tier Credentialing • Work-Based Learning Updates • Career Clusters Information • Coordinating Council for Workforce Development & more. Lunch will be provided.
New CTE Admin Cohort (Session 2)
SC Department of Education: Office of Career Readiness
Oct. 26, 2026
9:00 AM - 3:00PM
This in-person three-part professional learning series is designed to support CTE administrators who have been in their roles for three years or less. It is also open to experienced CTE administrators seeking a refresher in a supportive learning environment. Attendance at all three sessions is strongly recommended to gain the full benefit of the series. The registration deadline is August 6, 2026. (Participants will receive 6 renewal hours per session attended)
New CTE Admin Cohort (Session 3)
SC Department of Education: Office of Career Readiness
Nov. 19, 2026
9:00 AM - 3:00PM
This in-person three-part professional learning series is designed to support CTE administrators who have been in their roles for three years or less. It is also open to experienced CTE administrators seeking a refresher in a supportive learning environment. Attendance at all three sessions is strongly recommended to gain the full benefit of the series. The registration deadline is August 6, 2026. (Participants will receive 6 renewal hours per session attended)
SC Career Development Professionals Conference
SC Career Development Professionals
Dec. 6-8, 2026
Join 200 of South Carolina’s most dedicated educators focused on one mission:
BEING THE SPARK THAT IGNITES OUR STUDENTS' FUTURES
Gain actionable insights from our keynote speaker and breakout sessions to implement new strategies.
Build a reliable network of Counselors, Career Specialists, Work-Based Learning Coordinators and Administrators from across the state to share challenges and solutions.
Bring home the best practices, tools, and resources.
Find Your Inspiration Conference
SC ACTE
Jan. 15-17, 2027
Moving from the workplace into the classroom is a difficult transition. This mid school year conference provides valuable resources, help and hope for administrators; teachers from a traditional college background; and teachers who follow a different path to the classroom. It is designed to give a hands-up and encourage new teachers and teachers who need a “reboot” to find inspiration, helping them overcome early challenges and obstacles to find their inspiration.
Administrators who could benefit from a deeper understanding of career and technical education will also find valuable information and networking at this conference. Sessions specifically for new administrators or those new to career and technical education have been added. Find Your Inspiration from seasoned professionals on the “how-to’s” for guiding your CTE department.
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