Advisory Page

What Program Advisory Committees Provide…..

For students:

Ø A definition of criteria and necessary pre-requisites for entering an occupation or profession
Ø Internships and on-the-job training sites
Ø Career placement for students completing programs
Ø Scholarships to help deserving students
Ø Guest speakers to talk to students about various aspects of careers and occupations
Ø Tours of local businesses for students
Ø Planning and conducting skills contests for students and "mock" interviews
Ø Sponsorships of employer/student seminars

For teachers:

Ø Helping teachers formulate their professional development plans by providing opportunities to return to the workplace for up to date training.
Ø Informing teachers about and inviting them to attend technical seminars and workshops
Ø Endorsing teachers for renewal of vocational teaching certificate

Curriculum and Course Advisement:

Ø Reviewing curriculum for relevancy and completeness related to competencies, skills, and knowledge
Ø Suggesting new curriculum ideas based on changing technology
Ø Reviewing performance standards for students
Ø Recommending "real life" lab experiences for students
Ø Reviewing and recommending textbooks, films, other instructional materials
Ø Reviewing student leadership/professionalism skills and assisting in the development of the curriculum
Ø Making suggestions for serving students with special needs
Ø Assisting with short and long-range program planning
Ø Securing donated resource and reference materials

Equipment and Facilities:

Ø Making recommendations regarding new equipment
Ø Securing donation(s) of teaching aids and equipment
Ø Reviewing safety standards in lab
Ø Making recommendations for facilities remodeling
Ø Being involved in program evaluation
Ø Conducting evaluation of advisory committee effectiveness
Ø Reviewing progress of short-and long-range goals
Ø Reviewing results of student and employer follow-up
Ø Making recommendations to improve or close a program

Community Public Relations

Ø Discussing Skills Center with business, industry, or service groups
Ø Making recommendations for program improvements with local administrators and policy makers such as school boards, county officials, state and federal legislators
Ø Interpreting community input to staff and administrators
Ø Helping to market Skills Center education merits to students, parents, and counselors.
Ø   Reviewing program-marketing plans

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