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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)

SCCDA Fall Virtual Chat

SC Career Development Association

Sept. 17, 2026

11:00AM - 12:00PM

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.

Trade & Industry Division Day

SC ACTE

Oct. 21, 2026

8:30AM - 3:30PM

Build your classroom strategies by learning about trade & industry updates, certifications and NCCER tips. Network with your peers on classroom lessons and projects. 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)

SCCDA Fall Conference

SC Career Development Association

Oct. 28, 2026

10:00AM - 3:00PM

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.

SCCDA Winter Virtual Chat

SC Career Development Association

Jan. 21, 2027

11:00AM - 12:00PM

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