Tech Prep Tuesday - March 2, 2010

(posted March 2010)

Tech Prep Tuesday Newsletter
March 2, 2010


New, Emerging, and Evolving Careers – Free Workshop April 13

Preparing students for a global world and economy is a vital goal for educators in the 21st century. Come and learn how these issues are being addressed in the Central Texas area. Wanda Williams from Workforce Solutions of Central Texas and representatives from area institutions of higher education will discuss new, emerging, and evolving careers and training opportunities for these careers. The latest information on Tech Prep and CTE issues will also be featured.

DATE & TIME: Tuesday, April 13, 2010 8:00 AM – Noon
LOCATION: Region 12 Education Service Center – Nolanville Center
AUDIENCE: Secondary Counselors, Administrators, Teachers, Post Secondary Advisors
REGISTRATION: Required through Region 12 at www.esc12.net/events/default.html
Session 33635; Space is limited
COST: Free! Sponsored by Central Texas Tech Prep Consortium
INFORMATION: Sherry Hollinger; 254-298-8482; shollin@templejc.edu

Labor Market Information

Keeping current with workforce trends is important as educators make decisions on how to prepare the future workforce. Current labor market information is available on the Consortium website at www.centraltexastechprep.com. Click on the “Labor Market Info” red tab to see lists of Central Texas Key Industries and Targeted Occupations as provided annually by Wanda Williams of Workforce Solutions of Central Texas. The Targeted Occupations are aligned with the Key Industries and are employment situations with the best potential for growth and quality employment. The occupations are linked to descriptions from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and related associations.

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