Education Committee Meeting 3-7-12 Notes Next steps: Members need to identify which work group they would

like to participate in. 1. Great Jobs SA 2. Mapping Resources tied to each set of Demand Careers education requirements Meeting Summary Education Policy As a Committee and Council, education policies that support our local schools and workforce efforts should be considered as we approach the 83rd TX legislative session. Reviewed the Demand Career Areas: The listing of the top 5 demand industries and their top five high demand positions was reviewed. The spreadsheet included a summary of the jobs, pay scales, and educational pathways to the positions. Great Jobs SA: The program and its goals were presented along with a video of the pilot that was presented at South West High School before Thanksgiving. The video will be loaded on to YouTube and shared with Council. Other ideas given to enhance the dissemination of the Great Jobs SA program in other districts, schools and venues such as: Live from Toyota, - have a student carry a webcam around Toyota and show how trucks are made and what jobs are possible. This can be viewed at all schools through technology. Bring the industry to the students. Create more exposure of success stories to Parents, Counselors, and the community

Identify and map the existing training programs and/or schools that meet the education requirements for each of the five demand industries. The mapped information will be a resource for our students and counselors. In addition, it will assist in identifying workforce gaps. If there are gaps in between the number of programs and workforce demands then we can find industry partners willing to develop a curriculum that is industry specific for kids to attend. Next Steps for Great Jobs SA -

Identify the next schools to present the Great Jobs SA. Work on the possibilities of doing the enhanced ideas such as a webcam.