Date/Time: 12/6/2022, 8:30am - 9:30am
The Education Committee of the Henderson County Chamber of Commerce will meet at the Chamber headquarters, 204 Kanuga Road, Hendersonville.
EDUCATION & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Graham Fields, Chairman
Mission: To ensure the emerging and current workforce have the skills or opportunity to gain the skills to meet the employer needs for Henderson County.
Goals:• Improve the quality and quantity of the local labor pool.• Support students graduating or otherwise leaving the K-12 system and entering the workforce.• Communicate training/educational opportunities for the current workforce and un/underemployed that improve opportunities for advancement.• Support school administrators, teachers, students, and parents who are involved in the educational process.• Determine higher education needs in Henderson County and assist with awareness and promotion of activities and programs that support these needs.
Action Steps:• Coordinate and secure sponsorships for the New Teachers Event.• Coordinate and secure sponsorships for the NC Scholars Luncheon.• Advocate for higher education in Henderson County by promoting Collège access activities, including:
1. BRCC Open House
2. College Planning
3. Financial Aid workshops
4. CTE
• Coordinate and manage the Junior Leadership Class.
• Coordinate the Chamber Challenge Trivia Contest as a fundraiser for the
Education Committee’s activities.
• Promote and advocate for the life long educational needs of Henderson
County. Look at goals of Children and Family Services, United Way
Agenda, and JobLink to promote.
• Assist HCPS and other school staff with developing opportunities for
shadowing, internships, and apprenticeships for students, teachers &
professionals in the community.
• Assist BRCC in coordination of the high school junior Career Day.
• Assist BRCC in promoting college access programs and activities
including College Planning workshops, Open Houses, and Financial Aid
Workshops.
• Support professional development partnerships between HCPS schools,
BRCC, local employers and high-tech companies.
• Communicate with local employers regarding job skill needs and future
skill needs.
• Continue working with Wingate University, Lenoir-Rhyne, Mars Hill
College, WCU, UNCA, and others to encourage higher education
opportunities in Henderson County.
• Assist with and promote the Non-Profit Symposium for Counselors.
• Support Education Foundation’s efforts to raise funding for the Leader in
Me implementation of local elementary schools.
• Coordinate Teacher of the Year rewards program.
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