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As Regional Career Specialist, Gwen serves as liaison between South Carolina Department of Education, Office of Career and Technology Education (CATE), and the Santee Lynches Region's school districts (Clarendon, Kershaw, Lee and Sumter) to ensure coordination, accountability, and delivery of career guidance and work-based learning initiatives are as outlined in Perkins V and EEDA Legislation.

Gwen works with businesses, industries, post-secondary institutions, and school districts by supporting the “Learning to Work” state standards of South Carolina Comprehensive Guidance and Counseling Program Model to enhance delivery of career development core curriculum standards; coordinate and present professional development workshops in CATE and career guidance for educators, guidance personnel, students, and parents; and provide assistant to your school in promoting the goals of quality career development for all students.