Our 2024 Global Training Summit
Thank you so much to all who joined us for the 2024 Global Training Summit! Over 600 educators, students, and youth-serving professionals joined us on July 29-31 in Washington, DC, and more than 150 attendees joined us on August 1 online for the virtual event.
“Our Global Training Summit exemplifies the dedication and collaboration needed to support military-connected children. The energy and engagement from students, educators, and partners this year have been truly inspiring.”
Dr. Becky Porter, MCEC President and CEO
This year, we were proud to host the first-ever GTS opening night gala in celebration of our military children and recognition of the incredible impact of the Frances Hesselbein Student Leadership Program. Watch the opening night gala video greeting by U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin:
This is also the 20th anniversary of our Student 2 Student program. We were truly inspired by the MCEC Student Advisory Council who took the stage to share their experiences and by the outstanding number of military-connected children and advisors who were in attendance: 157 students and advisors, representing 40 schools from six different states, and from as far away as Italy.
We were touched by the unwavering support of our sponsors, and by the end of the gala event, we as a community had come together and raised more than $30,000 for the Frances Hesselbein Student Leadership Program.
From there, the GTS just got better. We had a lineup of breakout and general session speakers that blew us away. Beginning with Dr. Dickman from the United States Air Force Academy to the senior enlisted advisor to the chairman, Troy E. Black, and his wife Stacy.
We even had a general session run entirely by the Student Advisory Council!
Here is a taste of the full GTS experience with a video showing some of our favorite moments from our time in D.C. Check out the highlights in the menu at left for a closer look into Summit events.
We want to thank all of our sponsors and those who attended in-person and virtually. Don’t forget to mark your calendars and save the date to join us next year in Washington, D.C., from July 8-10, 2025. Can’t wait to see you.
