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INSPIRATIONAL LEADERS EXPOSING STUDENTS TO WV CAREERS

The K-12 Speakers Bureau offers a free platform for teachers to find and schedule speakers from various professions across West Virginia to meet and inspire their students.

Become a Speaker

FIND A SPEAKER

Explore motivational speakers who will excite students about careers right here in West Virginia. Browse speakers by name, title, county or area of expertise, choose your expert, click the “Request This Speaker” button and fill out the form.

Find a Speaker

SCHOOLS CHOOSE THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE

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Pop-Up Event

Host a speaker at your school in a small classroom setting for a more personalized session or in a large space to accommodate more students.

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Speaker Series

Hold a speaker series. Schedule multiple speakers to visit your school throughout the academic year to speak to specific grade levels/classes. 

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Fireside Chat or Panel

Invite more than one speaker to talk to your class or grade in a panel format. Speakers can be from the same company or organization, and/or from the same field. Someone from your school or local community can moderate the discussion.

HOW IT WORKS

  • Teacher considers whether to: 
    • Invite multiple professionals through a speaker series so students are exposed to different people and careers throughout the academic year.
    • Or to invite just one or two speakers with certain specialties during the school year. 
  • Teacher browses the database, chooses an expert and submits a request form.
  • Teacher receives an automated email confirming the request is successfully submitted.
  • Speaker and teacher correspond directly to determine the best date and time for the speaker presentation. They communicate about the presentation length, discussion topics, technology needs and other logistics.
  • WVPEC confirms with the speaker that the visit is scheduled.
  • Speaker visits students in person or virtually.
  • Teacher encourages students to reflect on the speaker’s presentation and vocation.
  • Teacher fills out post-visit form.

Teachers and speakers work together to create the best experience for students.

Find out more information on how to optimize the Speakers Bureau experience for students.

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FEATURED SPEAKERS

Connecting West Virginia students and teachers with experts in the workforce to inspire the next generation of talent.

Junius Lewis

Junius Lewis

President and Pastor

Greater Love Family Outreach Ministries, Inc.

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Brandon Downey

Brandon downey

President and CEO

 Trilogy Innovations

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Dominick Claudio

Dominick claudio

President and CEO

Claudio Corporation 

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Tara Stclair

Tara St. Clair

Program Director

 Encova Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

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a career-ready partnership

The WVPEC is proud to oversee the K-12 Speakers Bureau. To help students discover career options at every grade level, the WVPEC is partnering with the West Virginia Department of Education to align professional sectors with WVDE career clusters.

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