Embrace the Change, Empower the Future

Embrace the Change, Empower the Future
As continuing education professionals continue to mold and adapt programming to fit the needs of our participants, we find ourselves seeking out more ways to be creative with our offerings in order to meet the expectations of those around us. Join us at the 2022 GCEA Annual Conference where we will “Embrace the Change and Empower the Future”!
Sessions will be offered in Workforce and Contract Training, Marketing and Programming, where you will have the opportunity to learn new strategies for providing award-winning programs to your community and strengthen the ideas and processes you already have in place.
We are meeting in-person this year at the Hyatt Regency in Savannah, and we look forward to seeing you there!

CONFIRMED SPEAKERS:
Lewis Burke, Executive Director Economic Development, Atlanta Technical College
Irvin Clark, Vice President for Economic Development, Georgia Piedmont Technical College
Lagina Evans, Optim Medical Center, Sylvania
Kevin Gecowets, Senior Consultant, Creative Focus, Inc.
Curtis Halton, Director of Continuing Education, Atlanta Technical College
Chuck Havlicek, Founder, ACEware Systems, Inc.
Chase Highley, CEO, Greenstone Media
Phyllis Jackson, Adult and Dislocated Worker Program Administrator, Atlanta Regional Commission (WorkSource Atlanta Regional)
Shannon Jackson, Senior Employment & Training Consultant, Georgia Department of Labor’s (GDOL) Business Services Division
David Mihuta, Sales Representative, DFCIC for Elite Support Freightliner of Savannah
Jackie Martin, Lead Trainer, CEO, A Matter of Motivation
Casandra Schnautz, Training Coordinator, Gwinnett Technical College
Anissa Vega, Professor of Instructional Technology, Kennesaw State University

WORKING AGENDA: (Check back often for updates!)
Sunday, March 27, 2022
2:00-5:00
GCEA Board Meeting
5:00-7:00
Exhibitor Set-up
Monday, March 28, 2022
7:30-9:00
Registration, Breakfast and Visit Exhibitors
9:00-10:30
Welcome and Opening Keynote:
The Value of Not Being Yourself; Using EQ to Adapt to Different Styles
Jackie Martin, A Matter of Motivation
10:30-11:00
Break and Visit Exhibitors
11:00-12:00
12:00-2:00
Breakout Session 1
Lunch, Annual Business Meeting and Panel Presentation
2:00-3:00
3:00-4:00
5:30-7:30
Breakout Session 2
Breakout Session 3
Reception, Silent Auction and Visit Exhibitors
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
7:30-9:00
9:00-10:30
Registration, Breakfast and Visit Exhibitors
General Session, How Are You Creative?
Kevin Gecowetz, Creative Focus, Inc.
10:30-10:45
Break and Visit Exhibits
10:45-11:45
Closing Keynote: Forecasting the Future of Online Education
Anissa Vega, Kennesaw State University
11:45-12:00
Conference Wrap-Up

CONFERENCE SPONSORS:
Would your company or organization like to help sponsor our conference or
become a vendor? If so, complete and submit the Sponsorship Form below.
We would be happy if you joined us!