Lindsay Miller serves as the Youth Programs Coordinator with ABLE SC. Lindsay works with schools across the state and facilitates courses, where students learn important skills such as building independent living, self-advocacy, and work readiness skills. Lindsay Miller received her bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University in 2018 (BA in Film). Prior to her work with Able South Carolina, Lindsay taught students in Montessori classrooms and has worked with senior citizens in the Columbia area.

Today, we will explore the significance of meeting the needs of youth with disabilities as they transition into employment and higher education.

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Kymmie Cartledge serves as a career specialist with Lexington School District One. Before this role, Kymmie served as a Career Specialist with LSD1's The College Center, LSD2, and as a dual enrollment instructor with Midlands Technical College. She is also a graduate of the Columbia College and is pursuing her doctorate in Curriculum Studies at the University of South Carolina. Kymmie is also a NCDA Presidential Award recipent and was recognized in Columbia Business Monthly’s Best and Brightest 35 and Under. She is also the creator of Glitter, Glue and Goals, a mobile vision board service.

Today, we'll be discussing the importance of digital literacy in helping students transition into employment and post-secondary education.

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Elizabeth “Liz” Morris the current Student Services Manager for DJJ’s Career Readiness Center. Before this role, Mrs. Morris was a Regional Advocate for Clemson University’s Youth Leadership Institute (YLI) and Director of Community Programs with SC Department of Corrections. She is a graduate of both USC Aiken and Central Michigan University and currently serves on the Aiken County School Board.

We'll be discussing the importance of programs such as DJJ’s Career Readiness Center in helping students transition into employment and post-secondary education.

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Dr. LaKeshia Adams serves as an Instructional Technology Specialist with SCETV. Dr. Adams supports local school districts by providing training on SCETV tools and resources that support career development and educational activities. Before this role, LaKeshia was an Education Associate with SCDE, College and Career Navigator with SCDC, Adult Education Instructor with OCTC, and Math Teacher (public schools in North and South Carolina). She is also a graduate of SC State University, Francis Marion University, Concordia University-Portland, and Columbia International University.

We'll be discussing the importance of programs such as Skillionaire Games and KnowItAll.org in helping students transition into employment and post-secondary education.

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Robert Davis holds the position of Senior Analyst at the Coordinating Council for Workforce Development (SC DEW), where he is responsible for implementing the legislative directives of the Statewide Education and Workforce Development Act. His primary objective is to create a Unified State Plan for education and workforce development. Prior to his current role, Robert gained experience working with SC Commerce, ECI Find New Markets, and the SC Department of Revenue. He earned both his bachelor's and master's degrees in business administration from the University of South Carolina.

We will explore the significance of the Statewide Education and Workforce Development Act in facilitating students' transitions into employment and post-secondary education, as well as its role in long-term workforce planning in light of upcoming demographic changes.

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LaTonya Jackson serves as a JAG Specialist for a Columbia-area school district. Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) helps youth facing significant challenges to reach economic and academic success. The JAG mission is to empower our nation’s young people with the skills and support to succeed in education, employment and life. JAG gives students an advantage that will set them apart from all other youth in today’s emerging workforce.

Before this role, LaTonya was a mental health counselor with Department of Mental Health for Richland School District One and LRADAC. She is also a graduate of the Charleston Southern and Webster University. We'll be discussing the importance of programs such as JAG in helping students transition into employment and post-secondary education.

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Sarah Pellerin serves as the DISCUS Training Coordinator for the South Carolina State Library. DISCUS provides all South Carolinians with access to an electronic library of essential information resources. This set of core resources is made available to every citizen through South Carolina's school, college and public libraries.

Before this role, Sarah was an English teacher with Richland School District Two. She is also a graduate of the University of South Carolina with a BA in English and Masters in Secondary English. We'll be discussing the importance of utilizing free resources such as DISCUS to enhance your career development toolkit.

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We are joined by a group of dedicated guests who are committed to introducing students to the career possibilities within their community. Beth Bridges, Sharon Lewis, Felicia Mackins, and Hunter Taylor are members of the York Intermediate Schools (YIS) Career Day Committee.

Each academic year, they organize and coordinate the annual career day at YIS, effectively bridging the gap between education and the workforce. This event provides students with the chance to explore various career paths while understanding how these professions contribute to their local community. We will discuss strategies for planning and executing successful career day events tailored for elementary school students.

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