Coalition Hosts Webinar on Technician Education Trends During COVID-19

Written By Caroline McKinney

On Thursday, October 29, the STEM Education Coalition hosted a webinar to explore the impacts of the COVID-19 crisis on current and long term trends in the education and workforce development of technicians in the science, technology, engineering, and math fields.  Panelists brought a range of perspectives across multiple industries as stakeholders navigate the current climate and what it portends for these in-demand skills and future jobs.  

Panelists include:

  • Karen Johnson, Associate Professor, Department of Aviation Technologies, Southern Illinois University Carbondale

  • Todd Hitchcock, Senior Vice President – Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer, Universal Technical Institute

  • Tamika Duplessis, Acting Vice-Chancellor for Student Affairs & Executive Dean City Park Campus, Delgado Community College

  • Utaukwa Allen, Senior Director of Global Community Development, Microsoft

  • James Brown, Executive Director, STEM Education Coalition (Moderator) 

     

A recording is available below:

Caroline McKinney
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