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Councils and Committees
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The mission of the Suncoast Workforce
Board is accomplished through the work of Councils and Committees.
The Youth Council replicates similar councils at the federal and state level, and provides local direction to workforce programming in the Sarasota/Manatee region. The Council membership is comprised of a diverse group of educators, business people and community leaders from both Sarasota and Manatee Counties. The Council’s primary responsibilities are:
WHAT WILL THE FOCUS OF THE COUNCIL BE FOR 2006/2007? As one of five standing committees of the Suncoast Workforce Board, this Council will continue to assume responsibility for implementing 21st Century Challenge Team recommendations that relate to students and young adults. The related areas being addressed include (1) improvement of educational performance in K-12 students, (2) enhancement of career counseling, (3) reduction of dropouts and improvement in graduation rates, (4) aligning education and training with economic clusters, and (5) improving educator/business community interaction. The Youth Council will meet on Thursdays at 3:30 p.m. at Jobs ETC Sarasota 3660 N. Washington Blvd: September 13, 2007; November 29, 2007; January 24, 2008; March 20, 2008; May 22, 2008; August 28, 2008. 2007/2008 Council Strategic Plan Frank Kovach, Chair of the Youth Council, Michael Johnston, staff support.
The Business & Economic Development Council helps to align Florida’s education and training programs with higher-paying, high-demand jobs that advance careers, build a more skilled workforce and enhance the state’s efforts to attract, grow and expand job-creating businesses. The Council is implementing recommendations of the 21st Workforce Study, and will make recommendations to the Board on implementing programs and expending funds in support of the Business & Economic Development, High Skills/High wages strategies:
The Business and Economic Council will meet on Wednesdays at 8 a.m. at Jobs, ETC, 3660 N. Washington Blvd. Sarasota: August 22, 2007; October 17, 2007; January 16, 2008; March 19, 2008; May 21, 2008; August 20, 2008; October 15, 2008. 2007/2008 Council Strategic Plan Bob Beck, Business & Economic Development Council, Michael Johnston, staff support.
The Finance Committee is responsible to the Board for oversight of the Corporation’s financial management system. The Executive Committee assists the Treasurer with the financial review responsibilities, reviews the Executive Director’s recommended budget and the annual audit report.
The Communications Committee will develop strategic public relations plans and policy for community relations and outreach campaigns utilizing various advertising media. The committee will oversee and advise the Workforce board and its One-Stop Career Centers on initiatives to promote the organizations' programs, recruit participants and involve the business and educational communities in our common goals. Kristine Nickel, Chair of the Communications Committee. Sally Hill, staff support.
The Construction Technology Careers (CTC) Initiative joins construction industry trades people with the school boards and the Suncoast Workforce Board to enroll high school juniors and senior in preapprenticeship training. Mark Kennell, Chair of CTC. Jay Brady, Vice Chair. Kristey N. Richardson, CTC Coordinator.
Community Entrepreneur Opportunity
(CEO) Entrepreneurs who complete the CEO business-training program may be eligible to apply for CEO micro loan funds. Classes are held at NO COST to participants because of a generous sponsorship from Comerica and SunTrust Bank. Representatives of SCORE and the Small Business Development Center located at Manatee Community College's Business Resource Center coordinated the CEO program in partnership with the Suncoast Workforce Board and the City of Sarasota Newtown Redevelopment Office and the city/county Enterprise Zone Development Agency. A Resource Guide for entrepreneurs is available at:
http://www.suncoastbizresource.com. For further information on the CEO program contact: Dru Jones
Suncoast Education Alliance
(SEA)
All meetings are open to the public. Should any
person wish to appeal any decision made with respect to the above referenced
meetings, (s)he may need to ensure verbatim recording of the proceedings to
provide a record for judicial review.
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