Angie Collins
Great Oaks Career Campuses
Speaking at
- ALL Ohio Conference 2026
When Programs Are Full, Innovation Begins: Expanding Access to Healthcare Careers
Tuesday, July 21 · 10:45 AM – 11:30 AM · Easton A
Healthcare occupations across Southwest Ohio, such as Certified Nurse Aide and Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, remain in high demand and critical to the regional workforce. According to Ohio’s Top Jobs data, these occupations currently have a vacancy rate of 12.4% and 12.5%, respectfully. This clearly underscores the urgent statewide and regional need for qualified, entry level healthcare professionals. Many high school students who want to pursue these occupations face significant barriers, and career centers are at capacity and are turning away students. We reimagined how to deliver in demand healthcare credentials. This session shares how Great Oaks designed and launched an innovative, student centered model that removes barriers and opens doors to high value healthcare pathways. We created new opportunities for students who otherwise would not have had the chance to earn in demand credentials. Join us to learn what’s possible when access comes first.
- ALL Ohio Conference 2026
The AI Toolbox: Sharpening Teacher Instruction and Student Workforce Skills
Wednesday, July 22 · 10:40 AM – 11:30 AM · Easton B
In the fast-paced CTE environment, AI is more than a productivity shortcut- it is a critical workplace competency. This session introduces a "dual-action" approach to AI, balancing teacher efficiency with student empowerment. First, we explore how instructors can master AI prompting, in addition to using AI to automate administrative tasks, differentiate lab instructions, and generate industry-aligned rubrics. Second, we pivot to student-facing strategies using a structured "AI-Validation Rubric" designed to grade the process of AI interaction, forcing students to "interrogate" outputs for technical accuracy. Through bite-sized strategies and peer discussion, you will leave with concrete, "Monday-ready" templates to transform your classroom into a future ready innovation lab where students flex their Next Ready muscles.