2026 WV ACTE Summer Conference

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10:00am EDT

Public Services & Safety Networking Session: Preparing Students for Service-Oriented Careers

LIMITED

Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT

2W9 Room @ Marshall University Student Memorial Center

Limited Capacity seats available

This session is a collaborative meetup rather than a formal presentation, designed for educators to connect and share. Participants will discuss instructional strategies, real-world applications, and partnerships that support careers in public service fields. Exchange ideas, build connections, and strengthen programs that prepare students to serve their communities.

Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
2W9 Room Marshall University Student Memorial Center

Networking

Area Law & Public Safety

1:00pm EDT

Answering the Call: Creating an EMS Career Pathway from High School to Workforce

LIMITED

Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT

John Marshall Room @ Marshall University Student Memorial Center

Limited Capacity seats available

Across West Virginia, communities are facing a growing shortage of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) professionals. To help address this challenge, BridgeValley Community & Technical College partnered with Clay County Schools to develop an innovative EMS career pathway that allows high school students to begin preparing for emergency services careers while still in school.

This session will showcase how the EMS Pathway Program at Clay County High School integrates career and technical education, dual enrollment, hands-on skills training, and simulation-based learning to introduce students to the EMS profession and create a direct pipeline into EMT and paramedic education.
Presenters will discuss how the program was developed through collaboration between secondary education, higher education, and local EMS agencies, and how the model can be adapted and implemented in other schools and communities across West Virginia.

Participants will learn how this pathway can be replicated or customized to fit the needs of their own schools, allowing districts to build sustainable healthcare workforce pipelines while giving students meaningful opportunities to enter high-demand careers.

Attendees will leave with practical ideas for starting or expanding similar programs, including strategies for partnerships, curriculum alignment, equipment needs, and student recruitment.

Speakers

Jon Fannin

EMS Program Director, BridgeValley CTC

Jonathan Fannin, BA, NRP, FP-C, MCCP is the Program Director for Emergency Medical Services at BridgeValley Community & Technical College in South Charleston, West Virginia. With more than 20 years of experience in Emergency Medical Services, Jonathan has served in a variety of roles including ground EMS, critical care... Read More →

Jennifer Hurt

Dean of High School Students, BridgeValley CTC

Jennifer Hurt, MA, EdS serves as the Dean of High School Programs at BridgeValley Community & Technical College, where she leads the college’s dual enrollment initiatives and High School Programs. With more than 30 years of experience in education and curriculum development, she has dedicated her career to helping students access meaningful college and career pathways while still in high s... Read More →

Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
John Marshall Room Marshall University Student Memorial Center

Workshop