College Tech Prep Program Development Model Business Councils’ Sub-Committee Task List

Roles of the College Tech Prep Business Councils Chaired by Local Business  Representatives

Curriculum Committee/College Tech Prep Course of Study:

I. Define Needs of Industry

• Collect Labor Market Information
• Review Anticipated Industry Trends
• Determine Occupational Categories
• Determine Skill Levels Required

II. Establish Program Design

• Develop Mission Statement
• Define Program Content for Secondary and Postsecondary Levels
• Analyze, Select and/or Create Appropriate Curricula
• Develop Sample 4-year Courses of Study/Schedules Detailing Academic and Technical Course Sequences/Requirements that Articulate with Postsecondary Components
• Establish Articulation Agreements
• Establish a Work-Based Learning Plan

III. Analyze and Provide Instructional Resources

• Determine Facilities and Equipment Requirements
• Determine Faculty Qualifications
• Define Responsibilities of GCS, GTCC, Industry, etc.
• Select School/Campus

Industry Recruitment Committee:

I. Develop Industry Commitments

• Maintain Program Standards
• Maintain Selection Standards for Students Apprenticeship
• Provide Trained Mentors
• Maintain Department of Labor Apprenticeship Standards
• Provide Tuition Reimbursement/Scholarships for Postsecondary Education
• Commit to a Work-Based Learning Continuum
• Identify and recruit Sponsors
• Assist with Acquisition of Specialized Equipment, If Required

II. Interview Student Youth Apprenticeship Applicants

• Establish Criteria & Entrance/Continuance Requirements for Work-Based Learning Components (Apprenticeship)
• Develop Application, Interview and Selection Process

Marketing Committee:

I. Marketing & Public Relations

• Develop Promotional Materials (Brochures, Forms, Presentations, and videos)
• Prepare Information Packet for Prospective Students
• Develop Information Packet for Parents, Teachers, Counselors, Media
• Prepare Strategy for Youth Apprenticeship Selection (Dates, Times, Speakers)
• Prepare Parent Presentation
• Prepare "Kick-Off" Strategy (Dinner, Media, etc.)
• Establish Procedure for Recruiting Future Students (Middle School)

Roles of Guilford County Schools and Guilford Technical Community College:

• Establish Coordination Responsibilities
• Develop Timeline
• Provide Curriculum, Lab and Instructional Equipment
• Employ Qualified Faculty
• Define Role of Contact at Each School
• Provide Professional Development
• Establish Student Transportation Plan

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