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Preparing Students for the Modern Workforce: Certifying Success
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT
Presented by David Herman, Principal of CTE Curriculum and Instruction, Jersey City Board of Education; and Thomas Levy, Senior Lead Educator for Career and Technical Education, Camden City School District (NJ)
Sponsored by Savvas Learning Company
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In today’s economy, credentials are more than a “nice-to-have”—they’re essential. Whether students plan to enter the workforce right after graduation or continue on to college, industry-recognized certifications validate their skills, boost their resumes, and open doors to better career opportunities. Yet many educators are unsure how best to integrate certification preparation into their current CTE programs.
Join this edWebinar with David Herman, Principal of CTE Curriculum and Instruction at the Jersey City Board of Education, and Thomas Levy, Senior Lead CTE Educator at the Camden City School District, as they discuss the benefits and logistics of integrating industry certification preparation into CTE programs.
Viewers learn:
- How certifications can increase earning potential in any career path
- How stackable credentials support long-term career growth
- Ways to align certification preparation with existing CTE programs
- Proven strategies to increase student certification success rates
All educators who want to prepare their students for industry certification—especially CTE teachers and directors, school counselors, and administrators—are encouraged to view this edWebinar.
About the Presenters
As Principal of the Curriculum and Instruction Department (CTE) at the Jersey City Board of Education, David Herman brings over three decades of experience in educational leadership and mentoring. His role focuses on preparing middle and high school students for future-oriented careers, fostering entrepreneurial thinking, and reshaping traditional career pathways through innovative technical education strategies.
Thomas Levy is the Senior Lead Educator for Career and Technical Education at the Camden City School District. He is an award-winning educational leader with 20+ years of success amplifying student achievement rates by maximizing the impact of student learning, instruction, and cultivating high-quality learning environments.
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