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2026 KACTE Summer Program
Venue: Wilkinson - East - 1st Floor clear filter
Tuesday, July 21
 

10:00am EDT

Meeting with Marisa Duarte
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Scholarship recipients' orientation.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Marisa Duarte

Dr. Marisa Duarte

5025644970, Kentucky Department of Education - OSEEL
Transition Training Coordinator
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Wilkinson - East - 1st Floor

1:00pm EDT

Business Partner Panel Q and A
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
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.
Speakers
avatar for Angela Rush

Angela Rush

2705906290, KDE/OCTE
Program Consultant
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Wilkinson - East - 1st Floor

3:00pm EDT

Building a WORLD-CLASS Middle School Program
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
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.
Speakers
avatar for Cody Hellard

Cody Hellard

5024289847, Thomas Nelson High School
Teacher
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Wilkinson - East - 1st Floor
 
Wednesday, July 22
 

8:00am EDT

Invest-Discover Insurance. Launch Your Career. The industry you never knew about but wished that you did.
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
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.
Speakers
avatar for Johanna Holling

Johanna Holling

7046073838, IIABA-Invest
Volunteer Relations Program Manager
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Wilkinson - East - 1st Floor

9:00am EDT

KY Master Teacher of Personal Finance Program: Best Practices for Teaching Financial Literacy Standards
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
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.
Speakers
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Cynthia Harter

859-622-1390, Eastern Kentucky University
Economics Professor and Director of EKU Center for Economic Education
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Wilkinson - East - 1st Floor

10:00am EDT

Financial Fraud Awareness: Spot it. Stop it. Stay Safe.
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
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.
Speakers
avatar for Tom Anonson

Tom Anonson

5022123149, Class Act Federal Credit Union
President & CEO
avatar for Germaine Randolph

Germaine Randolph

(502) 964-7575, Class Act Federal Credit Union
Vice President of Sales and Service
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Wilkinson - East - 1st Floor

1:00pm EDT

Financial Literacy Education
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
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.
Speakers
avatar for Ryan W. Goss

Ryan W. Goss

8597434932, Northern Kentucky University
Director, Center for Economic Education
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Richard Bryant

5023308676, Kentucky Financial Empowerment Commission
Interim Executive Director
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JoLee Borne

8594158949, Northern Kentucky University
Academic and Education Engagement Coordinator
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Wilkinson - East - 1st Floor

4:00pm EDT

Trauma Informed Care
Wednesday July 22, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Depending on your needs, we offer a variety of free, customizable trainings on trauma and suicide prevention. Options include 1–2 hour educational presentations with no participant limit, as well as focused trainings such as QPR (1 hour, up to 50 participants), Trauma-Informed Care (1 hour, no limit), and safeTALK (half-day, 10–30 participants), which builds suicide awareness and response skills. Code Red: Universal Safety Planning (1 hour, up to 30 participants) teaches participants to create personal safety plans. Many trainings are suitable for both youth and adults, and instructor training is also available.
Speakers
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Landon Minor

704-774-0210, Eastern Kentucky University
Trauma and Suicide Prevention Clinic Coordinator
avatar for Lindi Butler

Lindi Butler

270-299-6500, Eastern Kentucky University
Trauma and Suicide Prevention Clinic Assistant Coordinator
Wednesday July 22, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Wilkinson - East - 1st Floor
 
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