Reimagining CTE Through Adaptive Reuse and Applied Learning
Olathe Public Schools transformed an underused facility into a future‑ready CTE Innovation Campus through partnerships with business and industry. This session explores the visioning, adaptive reuse, and phased implementation that created a hands‑on, technology‑enabled hub supporting pathways from advanced manufacturing and healthcare to animal science and esports. Presenters will show how flexible design, applied learning, and authentic workforce partnerships can boost engagement and elevate a district’s career and technical education programs.
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