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PROGRAM ADVISORY COMMITTEE A G U I D E T O S U C C E S S F U L O P E R A T I O N S R O G E R I V E Y – C T A E D I R E C T O R R O C K D A L E C O U N T Y P U B L I C S C H O O L S C O N Y E R S , G E O R G I A 7 7 0 - 3 8 8 - 5 7 2 1 R I V E Y @ R O C K D A L E . K 12 . G A . U S

What is a Program Advisory Committee? It is a representative group of individuals whose interest, experience and abilities represent a close relationship to a particular career cluster and pathway that will advise, recommend improvements and provide direction for the program

Need for Program Advisory Committee  To provide an opportunity for discussion among people in education, business and industry  To focus on how to improve CTAE and make the most of the community resources that are available  To strive to improve the relationship between CTAE, business and industry  To provide expertise to the program by reviewing curriculum, facilities, budget, student competencies, student placement in related occupations

Functions of a Program Advisory Committee  Encourage students to pursue careers/ education after graduation  Provide the means to ensure that the curriculum is relevant to business and industry  Create partnerships between program and business/ industry  Provide public awareness of CTAE programs

What Can it provide?  Expertise with Curriculum and Instruction  Program Review  Student Recruitment & Job Placement  CTSO Help  Professional Development  Community/ Public Relations  Resources

Curriculum and Instruction  Identify and expand the use of new technologies  Advise on labor market needs and trends  Review, recommend and assist in obtaining instructional materials  Recommend safety policies and procedures  Advise on required academic skills needed in the workplace

Program Review  Review and recommend program’s vision, mission, goals and objectives  Participate in program evaluation and accreditation  Assess, recommend and/ or provide equipment and facilities  Evaluate the quality and quantity of graduates and job placement

Recruitment and Job Placement  Assist in recruiting new staff and potential students  Provide cooperative work experiences, internships and apprenticeships  Assist students in developing resumes and interviewing skills  Assist in placing graduates  Assist with career days and job fairs

Student Organizations – CTSO’s  Assist in developing and judging competitive skill events  Sponsor student organizations activities and assist in fundraising  Evaluate student portfolios and/ or end of course exams

Professional Development  Provide in-service activities for instructors  Conduct workplace tours  Provide instructors with retraining/ back to industry and summer opportunities for technical upgrading  Support staff attendance at conferences

Community/ Public Relations  Interpret the CTAE program to employers, community and the media  Present program to community/ civic groups  Establish recognition program for outstanding students  Promote program events  Assist in development & distribution of promotional materials  Provide class speakers from business and industry

Resources  Assist in budget development and review  Establish scholarships and awards  Assist in making or obtaining donations  Provide tours, field trips and job shadowing experiences  Provide sites for teacher in industry experience

PARTNERSHIPS  Business & Industry  Community – Non Profits, Civic Organizations  Education – Secondary, Post-Secondary  Professional Associations  Governmental  Interested People – Parents, Students/ Former

Business & Industry  Chamber of Commerce  Economic Development Council  Regional Economic Development Groups  Department of Labor  Manufacturing Round Table

We strive to provide leadership and be the catalyst for promoting and maintaining a pro business environment, and to continue enhancing the quality of life for our community. Bottom line, we want your business to succeed. To do that, your Chamber partners with you to provide numerous opportunities to network and promote your business.

Education Com m ittee The education committee is responsible for the Chamber’s efforts involving the relationship between the local business community and our local school system. This includes our Partners in Education program, internships, apprenticeships and mentoring. Partners in Education is a cooperative effort of the Conyers-Rockdale Chamber of Commerce and the Rockdale County Public School System. The program is focused on promoting opportunities for the local business community to become involved with our local schools. Each year the Chamber recognizes a Partner of the Year at our Annual Meeting. For 2013, our proud winner was The Kroger Company. Are you interested in serving on the Education Committee? If so, please contact the Chamber office by email at katy@conyers-rockdale.com or by phone at 770-483-7049. Com m ittee Chair: Willie Washington Com m ittee Mem bers: Tim Baker Cindy Ball Pat Cavanaugh Miki Edwards Scott Hartsell Roger Ivey Chris Lowry Kim Morgan Young Ken Sherwood Caroline St. John Susan Paul Smith Denise Vojnich Willie Washington Brandi Wells Katy Zahradnik

Major Rockdale County Em ployers Acuity Lighting Group Air Products & Chem icals, Inc. AT&T Audit Services, Inc Bio-Labs Dart, Inc. Diversitech Corporation Golden State Foods Haver Filling System s, Inc. Hill-Phoenix Lexicon Technologies, Inc. LioChem , Inc. Pratt Industries Rockdale County Governm ent Rockdale County Public Schools Rockdale Medical Center

Georgia Tech - East Metro Group The Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership (GaMEP) is a program of Georgia Tech’s Enterprise Innovation Institute and is a member of the National MEP network supported by the National Institute of Standards and Technology. The GaMEP, with offices in nine regions across the state, has been serving Georgia manufacturers since 1960. We offer a solution based approach through coaching and education designed to increase top line growth and reduce bottom line cost.

Community Organizations  Business Connections  Conyers Kiwanis Club  Conyers Lions Club  Conyers Rotary Club  Conyers Toastmasters  Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association  Rockdale CO. 4-H Clubs  Rockdale CO. Extension Service  Rockdale County Historical Society  Rockdale County Soil & Water Conservation  Rockdale Kiwanis  Rockdale Rotary  South Rockdale Civic Association  Tech-Able, Inc.  The AT&T Toast of Rockdale/ Toastmaster's  United Way of Rockdale County

EDUCATION

Professional Associations American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics • American Institute of Chemical Engineers • American Society for Engineering Education • American Society of Civil Engineers • American Society of Mechanical Engineers • Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers • Institute of Industrial Engineers • National Society of Black Engineers • Society of American Military Engineers • Society of Automotive Engineers • Society of Manufacturing Engineers • Society of Women Engineers • International Technology and Engineering Education Association •

Government

Interested People  Parents  Students  Former Students  Senior Citizens

Keys to Success  Teacher  “Controlled Leadership”  Primary resource person and facilitator  Respect time and style of chairperson  Chairperson  Commitment  Leadership skills  Committee Members  Vested interest  Hard workers

Administrator Responsibilities  Review and approve slate of committee members  Ex officio member of committee  Determine procedure for submitting recommendations  Respond to all committee recommendations

Teacher Responsibilities  Identify and submit names for administrative approval  Coordinate meetings – Two Meetings per year  Facilities, meeting announcements and supplies  Develop agenda with chairperson  Act as chair for initial meeting

Chairperson Responsibilities  Work with teacher to plan meetings  Preside over meetings  Appoint secretary  Provide leadership during meetings  Keep attention focused on agenda  Encourage members to participate  Represent committee at official functions

Member Responsibilities  Attendance  Participate in discussion and activities  Maintain objectivity  Keep focus on what is best for the program  Respect the options of others

Management Tools  Letter of invitation  Member nomination form  Welcome letter  Committee membership list  Membership rotation schedule  Roster change form

Operational Guidelines  Purpose and Name  Membership  Meetings  Officers and Duties  Amendments  Rules of order

Meeting Management Tools  Meeting announcement  Agenda  Minutes  Distribution of minutes  Annual Plan of Work  Committee effectiveness evaluation

Brett Pawlowski & Hans Meeder Association for Career & Technical Education www.acteonline.org

QU ESTION S? GOOD LUCK AND HAVE A GREAT CAREER IN CTAE