MOUNT VERNON – Knox County Career Center Schools hosted its annual Advisory Dinner on Thursday, Oct. 6.
Advisory members for each lab are made up of local business professionals in their respective fields associated with each career tech program at KCCC high school and Knox Technical Center. Advisory members provide support and keep lab programs up to date with the latest trends and equipment being used in each career field. They also assist in curriculum decisions and making sure everything being taught is relevant to each career field.
KCCC hosted approximately 220 guests during the dinner. The Advisory Dinner took place in the cafetorium at KCCC, following the meetings that were conducted in each high school career tech lab where different aspects of industries were discussed. Advisory members, lab instructors, and academic teachers were served a salad, taco bar buffet, and dessert prepared by KCCC’s Culinary Arts program, under the direction of Chef Russo, Culinary Arts instructor. A PowerPoint presentation was presented by administrators sharing the vision of career tech and important data about the KCCC High School and Knox Technical Center. These meetings with stakeholders also fulfill federal funding requirements.
“This is an important evening for us. Our business and industry partners join with us to discuss important aspects of the career pathways we have at the high school and Knox Technical Center. We appreciate their time and valuable expertise,” said Kathy Greenich, KCCC Superintendent.
For information on how to get involved with KCCC’s high school Advisory committees, please contact us at 740-397-5820, and ask for Jeff Lavin, High School Director.
Knox Technical Center (KTC) conducted its advisory meetings throughout May and June and had approximately 34 attendees at the Advisory Dinner. KTC, the adult education branch of the Knox County Career Center Schools District, offers cutting-edge programs in a variety of fields ranging from healthcare to industrial trades.
Advisory members are people working in or retired from that profession who want to ensure that the next generation is equipped to succeed. “Our community partnerships and advisory boards play a critical role in helping us ensure that our programs are current and relevant as we train an adult workforce,” said Kim Williams, KTC Director.
For information about how you can get involved with KTC Advisory committees, contact KTCinfo@knoxcc.org or call 740-393-2933.
