This session will provide essential information to prepare for the 2026-2027 school year, including updates on the Program of Studies, available Industry Certifications, and other key topics.
Take free Industry Certification Exams from Comptia/TestOut, Pearson/Certiport, and MBA Research ASK Institute. Get certified to better prepare your students.
This workshop is designed to bridge the gap between the classroom and the evolving 2026 workforce. Learn from our business and industry partners as they provide high school educators with a "front-row seat" to the trends, strategies and technologies currently defining the world of business and marketing.
For teachers who are teaching Personal Finance as a graduation requirement and/or business elective, trust me when I say, you should be utilizing the Mimic Personal Finance simulation, made by Stukent, in your classroom. Introducing a new simulation can be daunting. During this session I will show you how to introduce it to your students and give you some best practices for implementation.
Five percent of our entire economy is construction. As Mike Rowe says, AI won't build your house. Business skills are threatened by AI, but utilizing those skills in a hands-on way will not be replaced. Eastern Kentucky University's Construction Management Program requires classes in Estimating, Engineering the Economy, Contracts, Scheduling, Survey of Accounting, Principles of Management, Microeconomics, Business Law and Ethics, and Computer Applications in Technology. Many of these classes are skills we are already teaching. Make business and community partnerships with these hands-on programs that will not be replaced. Steer your students in the direction of these new high-needs areas.
Panel discussion of the benefits that the High School of Business Pathway offers both teachers and students. Discussion would include fast paced curriculum, real world projects, effective use of teams/project based learning, integration with National Business Standards, and quality instruction of business standards.
Transforming Your School StoreExplore how a school store can evolve from a small, limited space into a full-scale retail operation that serves both the school and the surrounding community. Using a real-world transformationfrom a store in a closet to a 1,200 square foot retail space with public access where students learn modern retail strategies, creative revenue generation, and cross-program collaboration. We will focus on product diversification beyond clothing, and how an entire CTE department can work together to raise funds that support multiple programs. Focus will be on promotions, product, equipment, public outreach, charitable giving and how to manage growth. Additionally, I will share what works for us and some contacts to help you get started on your own growth journey.
Middle School? Bruh, thats tough. Join Mr. Hellard as he walks through how to build a middle school program that students cannot wait to sign up for. Mr. Hellard launched a Middle School Business Pathway from ground zero. In less than 2 years, his classes were full with 120+ students and an CTSO with 100 active members. Mr. Hellard is here to talk about the good, bad, and ugly of Middle School. He is ready to help you LEVEL UP your program.
The first year of teaching can feel overwhelming—especially in a business classroom where standards, industry expectations, and CTSO leadership intersect. This session offers a practical look at year one from both a new teacher and a department head. Learn how to navigate pathway standards, plan with purpose, and avoid common pitfalls, while also managing a successful CTSO chapter. The session also highlights how mentors and administrators can effectively support new teachers to build confidence, growth, and retention. Whether you are new or supporting new staff, you’ll leave with practical tools, honest insights, and strategies to ensure no first-year teacher navigates alone.
This session will go over ways to teach Ethical Leadership in the classroom as add-ons to other courses or as a standalone course. There is free certification with this course, and it looks great on resumes. In a world full of clickbait and ugly news, these students need a foundation for success, growth, and decision-making strategies that will make them thrive not only in business but in life.
Unlock the full potential of MBA Research resources to give your students a competitive edge in DECA and FBLA competitions. This session focuses on navigating the MBA Research "State Connection" and Learning Center to find high-aligned content that maps directly to competitive event performance indicators.
As artificial intelligence becomes more common in education, teachers must understand both its benefits and limitations. This session provides an overview of AI, explores how students are using it, and highlights appropriate classroom applications. Educators will be introduced to practical AI tools that support learning, creativity, and ethical use.
Integrate career-ready digital skills into digital literacy, business essentials, marketing, and management courses using practical, ready-to-use classroom resources. Participants will explore tools and instructional strategies that strengthen Microsoft Office proficiency, digital communication, collaboration, productivity, and online professionalism across multiple business pathways. Attendees will leave with adaptable materials that support real-world applications, increase student engagement, and prepare learners for postsecondary education and the modern workplace.
We’ll dive into three high-interest areas: Marketing, Fashion, and Sports Marketing. I’ll be sharing my favorite student-tested projects—including both free resources and curated paid assignments. Come prepared to roll up your sleeves, as we’ll be completing a hands-on project together in every session!
Explore how high school Entrepreneurship courses turn classrooms into real-world learning labs. Participants will gain an overview of the Kentucky Entrepreneurship Career Pathway, including standards alignment and flexibility for creativity and local relevance. Learn about high-impact projects, business plans, product launches, school-based enterprises, and pitch competitions that build entrepreneurial and workplace skills. The session also highlights community partnerships, authentic learning strategies, and work-based learning opportunities such as internships and apprenticeships, equipping educators with practical tools they can implement immediately.
Only too often, people who fall into insurance say, "Every time, I wish I knew about this sooner" or "I wish I had this in high school." While often overlooked as a boring sales field, the industry actually offers incredible stability, work-life balance, and lucrative, meaningful careers across 51 distinct pathways for individuals with or without degrees. With 400,000 jobs opening up in the next five years, this completely free curriculum provides students with an untapped resource to understand the true value and diverse opportunities within the sector. Supported by an LMS and real-life local professionals, the program bridges the gap between the classroom and a thriving, unexpected career.
In this session, educators will explore practical, classroom-tested tools for teaching personal finance. Making Cents of It All highlights a curated mix of free and paid resources that support engaging, real-world financial literacy instruction. Participants will get an inside look at the tools we currently use in our classrooms, what works, what does not, and how we implement them to maximize student understanding. From budgeting simulations and investing platforms to curriculum supplements and digital activities, this session offers actionable ideas you can immediately adapt for your own students.
This session showcases how AI can support employability and workforce-readiness skills through a student-built business simulation. Participants will see how students use AI to identify business roles, create job descriptions and postings, develop interview questions, and conduct mock interviews with peers. The focus is on using AI as a guided thinking toolnot a shortcutto help students understand hiring expectations and practice real-world professional skills. Attendees will leave with a replicable framework and classroom prompts adaptable across CTE and business courses.
Learn how to integrate game design into entrepreneurship courses as a powerful alternative to traditional, hypothetical business plan projects that often lack real budgets, funding, or a clear path to market. Use board game development to teach tangible, market-ready entrepreneurship. Participants will learn a step-by-step framework to lead students from initial concept to a finished product complete with professional artwork and print-on-demand options. Beyond product design, the session highlights how to teach structured creativity and collective problem-solving within a team-based environment. You will leave equipped with a classroom-tested process that transforms abstract business theories into a high-stakes, collaborative project students truly believe in.
Take free industry certification exams from CompTIA/TestOut, Pearson/Certiport, and MBA Research ASK Institute. Get certified to better prepare your students.
What does it take to run a successful chapter? Seasoned advisors will offer techniques for recruiting and retaining members, chapter management, developing effective student leaders, innovative fundraising ideas, grants available for chapters, etc.
Las Vegas is a city full of beautiful buildings and colorful lights. Behind all of the glitz and glamour are the hard facts of gambling. Learn more about the gambling industry and its effects on our economy, our families, and your students.
Free virtual summer program provides content and pedagogy to teach Kentucky financial literacy standards. Session will emphasize best practices and resources from teachers who have completed KMTPF program. All materials will be provided to participants.
Do you struggle with making personal finance fun for your students? Spend some time with us and learn how to create a Snoop-Dog inspired "Mogul Blueprint" to be a "boss" at teaching financial literacy.
In this session, we will talk about how we created connections to dual credit partners (mainly WKU, KCTCS, etc.). We will talk and discuss tips from teachers who are currently teaching dual credits and take questions from those who have not taken the step to start dual credit classes at their schools.
Join Class Act Federal Credit Union for an informative and engaging session on how to protect yourself from today's most common financial scams. We'll explore how fraudsters think, the tricks they use, the red flags to watch for, and real-life examples that bring it all to life. You'll walk away with practical, easy-to-use tips to safeguard your accounts, your information, and your peace of mind. Stay informed. Stay alert. Stay safe.
Equip your students for success on the EOP and industry certifications. This session will share practical strategies for using E‑SESS reports, exam blueprints, and classroom tools to strengthen student readiness. Come prepared to exchange ideas and proven approaches with fellow educators.
Every high school teacher needs a teaching assistant; now you have one. This session explores how to leverage AI to handle the time-consuming paperwork of teaching while maximizing student performance on End of Program (EOP) Business tests. Learn how to use AI to instantly generate targeted practice questions based on EOP blueprints, create real-world business case studies for analysis, help grade student business plans or pitch decks, providing feedback that specifically highlights professional tone and financial literacy, and draft rubrics that mirror professional certification standards.
Learn how to transform student jobs into meaningful career readiness experiences through a structured Business co-op course system. This session will share practical strategies for verifying student employment, tracking work schedules, reviewing check stubs, building resumes, and conducting employer and student evaluations. Participants will gain tools and processes that help connect part-time employment to skill development and career preparation. Attendees will leave with ready-to-use ideas that strengthen accountability while supporting student growth.
Discover how MBA Research can transform your business, marketing, and finance courses with industry-aligned curriculum, project-based learning, and real-world applications. This session will introduce you to MBA Research resources, including LAP modules, course guides, ethical leadership materials, and CTSO integration, equipping you with practical strategies to enhance student engagement and success.
Enrich your business class with a project that combines profit with purpose! Learn about Canopy KY, a "Business Beyond Profit" enhancement to the business curriculum, teaching students how to solve a community problem by creating a business that benefits all community stakeholders involved!
Jeffrey C. Sun, J.D., Ph.D., is professor of higher education and law, distinguished university scholar, and director of the SKILLS Collaborative (a research and policy center examining workforce development and legal issues to career/professional postsecondary education) at the University... Read More →
This multi-topic session offers a fresh look at strategies and resources for teaching Business and Marketing Essentials. We’ll also explore approaches to project-based learning, examine how school-based enterprises can elevate instruction within all classes, and share adaptable strategies you can tailor to your own program.
Join the Kentucky Society of CPAs for an interactive look at a profession in the midst of a digital revolution. Experts will discuss how AI, automation, and data analytics are transforming accountants from "number crunchers" into strategic advisors. Educators will gain fresh insights into 2026 business trends and walk away with simple, high-impact ways to make accounting and "data storytelling" relatable for students.
Join KY Jump$tart for a dynamic afternoon packed with three mini‑sessions in one workshop. Dive into the question “Is Sports Betting Investing?”, get a hands‑on introduction to FLC 101 and teacher certification, and hear a timely financial literacy update from Kentucky Financial Empowerment Commission (KYFEC). Come ready to learn, exchange ideas, and leave with fresh, classroom‑ready insights.
Join your fellow advisors to learn new strategies for preparing your students for successful competition events. Topics will include choosing the right competition event, practice strategies, and how you can incorporate your industry partners into your students' preparations.
Struggling to find good curriculum for your personal financial literacy students? Curriculum ideas as well as project-based lessons will be shared with attendees.
Have questions about Kentucky FBLA? We've got answers. Join our panel, with over 100 years of combined experience, as they tackle your most pressing questions and share real-world insights from years of leading successful chapters. From navigating challenges to maximizing opportunities, this interactive ask the experts session will offer practical strategies, proven solutions, and honest advice you can immediately apply. Come ready to ask, learn, and leave inspired with fresh ideas to strengthen your chapter and elevate your impact.
By invitation only, this is a collaborative effort between the St. Louis Federal Reserve and KY Jump$tart. The 2026 Teacher of the Year, the 2026 Student of the Year, and Kentucky Master Teacher of Personal Finance Program recipients will be recognized.
