FINAL Document 1/23/2013 - Hardee County
FINAL Document 1/23/2013 - Hardee County
FINAL Document 1/23/2013 - Hardee County
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Expand diversity of educational opportunities (pre‐k, public, private) and look at careers and<br />
transferability 2<br />
Separate vo‐tech school (i.e., 3 yr program) 1<br />
Look at successes across the state and nation, and apply the model(s) here 1<br />
Establish internships with businesses and industries (can quality for class credit) 0<br />
July 19, 2011<br />
The Consulting Team began the meeting with a summary of the previous Education/Work Force Focus Group and the<br />
Steering Committee’s comments. The team reviewed the community’s priorities and rankings and then asked the<br />
attendees to identify who should be involved in developing the programs and proceeding with initiatives (Community<br />
Collaborators), and who should lead the effort (Community Champion).<br />
The results were as follows:<br />
1-1. Public-Private-Partnerships (help fund gaps in education system) and partnerships with businesses and trusts:<br />
Who in the Community should be involved in this?<br />
• Businesses (Publix, Banks, EDC, Chamber)<br />
• Farm Bureau<br />
• Cattleman’s Association<br />
• Workforce Development<br />
• Churches<br />
• State Agencies<br />
• Civic Organizations/Service Clubs/Interest Clubs (Garden Club, Music, Art)<br />
• Extension Agents<br />
• Hospital<br />
• Industry (Industrial Certifications) (Mosaic, CF)<br />
• SFCC/USF-Polytechnic<br />
• Utility Companies<br />
• Senior Citizens (SCORE)<br />
• Education Foundation<br />
Who should lead the effort?<br />
• Chamber Representative<br />
• School Board<br />
• Ministerial Representative<br />
• Business Leader (CORE)<br />
• SFCC<br />
* Discussion Items:<br />
• Need to balance certifications, graduates with business needs<br />
• Teach work ethic<br />
• Create community trust for “student businesses” (own and work grooves and properties)<br />
• Involve State Legislators with interest to change educational requirements<br />
1-3. Accountability for parents; create successful opportunities:<br />
Who in the Community should be involved in this?<br />
• Churches<br />
• Migrant Outreach<br />
• Businesses Support for employees – school related activities with their children<br />
• Rotary (mentoring program with the schools) and other Civic Groups<br />
• Teachers<br />
• Pre-School Providers<br />
• Hospitals/Pre-Natal<br />
• School Assistance<br />
Who should lead the effort?<br />
• Planning & Zoning Department<br />
1-4. Programs to engage kids (educational) and Expand technical-vocational programs:<br />
Who in the Community should be involved in this?<br />
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