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Wednesday June 17, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
In an era of rapid industrial growth and shifting economic demands, South Carolina’s prosperity depends on a pipeline between education and the economy. This session explores the powerful synergy between Career and Technology Education (CTE) and Adult Education as the dual engines driving the state’s 21st-century workforce. Led by veteran educational leaders Dr. Alan E. Gray and Dr. Vickie C. Butler, this presentation moves beyond traditional classroom models to highlight innovative strategies for closing the workforce skills gap. Participants will gain insights into how CTE programs and Adult Education initiatives are dismantling barriers to employment, fostering lifelong learners, and empowering South Carolinians to transition from potential to a uniquely skilled workforce.
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Dr. Alan Gray

Edgefield County School District
Dr. Alan E. Gray serves as the Director of the Strom Thurmond Career and Technology Center, bringing over 40 years of educational excellence to the 2026 SC Palmetto Education Summit. A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Dr. Gray holds a Bachelor’s degree in Education from West Virginia... Read More →
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Dr. Vickie C. Butler

Director of Adult Education, Edgefield County School District
Dr. Vickie C. Butler serves as the Director of Adult Education and Family Literacy for the Edgefield County School District, bringing over 30 years of experience as an educator, administrator, and counselor to the 2026 SC Palmetto Education Summit. An Edgefield County native, Dr... Read More →
Wednesday June 17, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Room 9

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