Webinar Highlights – Planning and Funding a Career and Technical Education Program in 2026
Watch Focusrite Group in Education’s latest webinar on Career and Technical Education (CTE) planning and funding, featuring our panel of academic and administration experts:
- Ashley Adams, Executive Director, Creative Educators Network
- SCETCH, Executive Director, Music to the Ears Foundation
- Allison Snyder, Music Tech Teacher, Hunters Lane High School, Nashville, TN
Our panelists shared stories of their students’ successes, background and origins of their current CTE programs, and practical tips for starting new CTE programs.
Scroll down below our highlight clips to be emailed our free updated CTE Expert Guide for 2026
Webinar Highlights
Creativity As A Career
Allison Snyder and SCTECH spoke on inspiring parents and students to pursue careers in creative fields.
Building Industry Partnerships
Our panel shared how they approach initiating and maintaining industry partnerships.
How Industry Can Help Shape Curriculum
Allison Snyder and SCETCH discuss the role that local production companies and media can play in shaping audio technology curriculum.
How To Pivot
Allison Snyder and Ashley Adams discuss ways to come up with new curriculum ideas when grants don’t work out.
Setting Students Up for Success
Ashley Adams and SCETCH discuss ways to open students’ eyes to new opportunities, and how to communicate with parents on how to support them.
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Further Reading
Los Angeles Recording School
Equipped with cutting-edge technology and strategic industry partnerships, the Los Angeles Recording School bridges classroom learning with real-world experience, preparing students for success in the professional music industry.
Donald M. Payne, Sr. School of Technology
Newark, NJ students develop pro audio and music career skills on next-gen campus that rivals college facilities.
Greenwich High School
Greenwich High School's Electronic Music & Audio Engineering program builds on a foundation of musical concepts to teach the practical skills needed for a variety of music industry roles.
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