Appendix V The CATE Advisory Committee’s Plan of Work Objectives Strategies/Steps Target Results Date Review the goals and Review the mission of the high school objectives of the and the demographics of the program. community. Serve as a Review information about the CATE communication link programs. between the high school and the community. Identify community Provide back-to-industry experiences resources that will for the faculty (when appropriate). support or contribute Review the potential for sponsoring to the success of the student scholarships, recognition, programs. programs, and other opportunities. Provide guest lecturers. Inform the changes Share information with other and trends in the committee members. economy and local Identify job openings in one’s workforce. business or organization. Identify job titles in areas of work related to the program. Identify entry-level and average salaries in related jobs. Assist in recruitment, Identify work sites for internships providing work-based and placement of students. learning opportunities, Promote the program throughout the and assist in placing community. graduates with Conduct a career forum employers. (employability skills) for students. Review and Compare skills and competencies recommend revisions offered in the program curriculum to in the program’s those required by professional curriculum. agencies and determine their relevancy to business and industry needs. Review and Review the facility and equipment recommend facility utilized. and/or equipment Identify new technology and improvements. developments. Recommend equipment needs.
Appendix V The CATE Advisory Committee’s Plan of Work Objectives Strategies/Steps Target Date Results Review the goals and objectives of the program. Review the mission of the high school and the demographics of the community. Serve as a communication link between the high school and the community. Review information about the CATE programs. Identify community resources that will support or contribute to the success of the programs. Provide back-to-industry experiences for the faculty (when appropriate). Review the potential for sponsoring student scholarships, recognition, programs, and other opportunities. Provide guest lecturers. Inform the changes and trends in the economy and local workforce. Share information with other committee members. Identify job openings in one’s business or organization. Identify job titles in areas of work related to the program. Identify entry-level and average salaries in related jobs. Assist in recruitment, providing work-based learning opportunities, and assist in placing graduates with employers. Identify work sites for internships and placement of students. Promote the program throughout the community. Conduct a career forum (employability skills) for students. Review and recommend revisions in the program’s curriculum. Compare skills and competencies offered in the program curriculum to those required by professional agencies and determine their relevancy to business and industry needs. Review and recommend facility and/or equipment improvements. Review the facility and equipment utilized. Identify new technology and developments. Recommend equipment needs.
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