In an era of rapidly evolving global threats and emerging technologies, the United States Air Force (USAF) faces the critical challenge of building a diverse, skilled, and resilient force to safeguard national security. This session explores how modern recruiting strategies are not just about filling ranks but about shaping the future of air and space power.
Led by a senior USAF recruiting official, this session will examine the intersection of talent acquisition and national defense, highlighting how recruitment efforts align with broader strategic goals. Attendees will gain insights into the innovative approaches being used to attract next-generation airmen and guardians, including outreach to underrepresented communities, leveraging digital platforms, and adapting to changing workforce expectations.
The discussion will also address the implications of recruitment shortfalls, the role of public-private partnerships, and how the USAF is evolving to meet 21st-century security challenges. Whether you are a defense professional, educator, or policy maker, this session offers a critical look at how human capital drives military readiness and national resilience.
Develop practical approaches for educators to create sustainable esports programs: Obtain guidelines for designing stackable credentials and initiatives that ensure students are equipped for future challenges.
Training Equipment, Simulators, and Curriculum for most Vocational Programs, including: VR EMS Services, FANUC Robotics and CNC, Heavy Equipment Simulators, Drones, HMI/PLC Trainers, and More!
Implement methods to support and empower underrepresented students: Use esports to create inclusive opportunities and pathways for diverse populations.
Training Equipment, Simulators, and Curriculum for most Vocational Programs, including: VR EMS Services, FANUC Robotics and CNC, Heavy Equipment Simulators, Drones, HMI/PLC Trainers, and More!
The Department of Labor Standards will review strategies that Superintendents, Vocational Directors, and other supervisors can use to effectively manage safety and health issues in the workplace. DLS will also discuss the benefits of using the On-Site Consultation Services Program.
This workshop engages biotechnology and health careers instructors in a hands-on case study examining the physiological and genetic effects of vaping. Participants will explore molecular diagnostics through ELISA assays to detect inflammatory biomarkers and gel electrophoresis to analyze genetic susceptibility. Aligned with CTE biotechnology and health science standards, this session provides actionable strategies for integrating real-world health issues into laboratory instruction, enhancing student understanding of biotechnology’s role in public health, and preparing them for careers in healthcare and biomedical
This workshop engages biotechnology and health careers instructors in a hands-on case study examining the physiological and genetic effects of vaping. Participants will explore molecular diagnostics through ELISA assays to detect inflammatory biomarkers and gel electrophoresis to analyze genetic susceptibility. Aligned with CTE biotechnology and health science standards, this session provides actionable strategies for integrating real-world health issues into laboratory instruction, enhancing student understanding of biotechnology’s role in public health, and preparing them for careers in healthcare and biomedical
Explore quorum sensing, the bacterial communication system that drives gene expression and influences fields from medicine to agriculture. In this hands-on workshop, biotechnology and health careers instructors will investigate operon regulation using Aliivibrio fischeri, a model for quorum sensing and bioluminescence. Applications in antibiotic resistance (e.g., Pseudomonas infections in cystic fibrosis), agriculture (plant-microbe interactions), cosmetics (microbiome-based skincare), regenerative medicine and environmental science will be discussed. Aligned with CTE biotechnology standards, this session provides lab strategies to engage students in cutting-edge biotechnology concepts with real-world relevance.
