Save the Date: Friday, April 17, 2026
Join us for a day of learning, collaboration and inspiration as educators, students and community leaders come together to shape the future of education.
Details about speakers, sessions and registration will be announced as the event approaches.
Facilitator: Deeneaus Polk
As a Cheng Fellow, he created 3LEVATE, a talent development initiative promoting a more diverse and equitable workforce by addressing the skills gap and supporting educational pathways for people of color and women. A proud Gulf Coast native, D is committed to uplifting his hometown, Pascagoula, and advancing opportunities for its hardworking community. |
Tentative Agenda9:00am – 9:30am 9:30am – 10:30am 10:45am – 12:00pm 12:15pm – 1:00pm 1:15pm – 2:30pm |
Deeneaus “D” Polk, a 2020 Harvard Kennedy School graduate with a Master’s in Public Policy, previously led the Mississippi Apprenticeship Program (MAP), expanding apprenticeship opportunities in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Labor and Mississippi Community College Board. MAP has created over 1,000 apprenticeships and partnered with 100+ companies since 2017. His work was influenced by research as a German Chancellor Fellow on vocational education. D also served as a Policy Analyst at the Mississippi Economic Policy Center, focusing on education and workforce development.
For more info contact:Bridget Stewart |
We hope to see you all there! |
Below are images from last years workshop.
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