South Texas Career and Technical Education Association CTAT Area IX
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Erika Sikes STCTAT Vice President and CPO
WELCOME The South Texas Career and Technical Education Association is a geographical organization affiliated with the Career & Technology Association of Texas Inc. This Association is Region IX of the 11 geographical areas affiliated with the state Association, and the National Association of Career and Technology Education (ACTE) organization.
South Texas Career and Technical Education Association CTAT Area IX The purpose of this Association shall be: 1. To promote and develop the total program of Career and Technical Education. 2. To promote and sponsor programs for professional growth of the administrators, supervisors, coordinators, and career guidance professionals of Career and Technical Education. 3. To support other state and national organizations with related purposes. 4. To aid in interpreting to the public the functions, needs, challenges, and progress of Career and Technical Education.
INTRODUCTIONS 1. Executive Board 2. Introduce yourself- name, title and company
MEETING MINUTES Yoelia Nava STCTAT Secretary and CTE Director
TREASURER S REPORT Cristito Lampos STCTAT Treasurer and CTE Counselor
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS A) Awards Community Member Awards B) RGV Lead C) Scholarships D) Teacher Certification E) Legislative Update F) Audit Report G) Region One Update
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Aligning Resources through Strategic Partnerships Employers Educational Institutions (AEL, K-12, etc) Economic Development Corporations/ Chambers of Commerce Workforce Solutions Vocational Rehabilitation Program(s) CBO s and Non-Profit Organizations Regional Coalitions (RGV LEAD, RGV FOCUS, South Texas Literacy) 15
Business Services Job Postings Hiring Events Labor Market Information (job descriptions, wage data, staffing and recruitment plans) On-the-Job Training Work Experience Taskforces Information sharing/business consulting Grants (i.e. Skill Development Funds, etc.) 16
Job Seeker Services Assistance with Job Search Job Preparation Classes (i.e. Resume Writing) Assessments (TABE, Prove It, WIN, CAPS/COPS) Career Counseling Job Listing and Referrals Labor Market Information Occupational Skills Training Work Based Learning On the Job Training Work Experience Transitional jobs/registered apprenticeships Unemployment Insurance Information Veteran Services 17
Workforce Training WIOA is designed to increase participation access to training services. Training services are provided to equip individuals to enter the workforce and retain employment. Examples are: *Occupational training; *On-the-job training; *Registered Apprenticeship; *Incumbent Worker Training; *Workplace Training & Cooperative Education Programs; *Private Sector Training Programs; *Skills upgrading and retraining; *Entrepreneurial Training; *Job Readiness training, provided in combination with other trainings described above,; *Adult education and literacy activities, including activities of English language acquisition and integrated education and training programs, in combination with training; and *Customized training. NOTE: Transitional jobs is now considered an individualized career service. WIOA Guidelines, 9.26.16 18
Programs Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Child Care Services Employment Service (ES)* Temporary Assistance for Needy Family (Choices) Noncustodial Parent (NCP) Choices Rapid Reemployment Services Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment & Training (SNAP E&T) Trade Adjustment Assistance *Texas Model 19
Support Services WFS provides support services as needed to customers to remove barriers to employment. Note: Support Services are contingent upon funding availability and program eligibility. Support services include: Child Care Services Personal Transportation Services Vehicle Related Assistance Work Related Expenses Training Related Expenses 20
RGV Current Job Postings and Educational Requirements Source: Work In Texas, Report Generated 1.29.18
Job Readiness (Soft-Skills) Curriculum Help job seekers in being prepared to get a job. Modules, pre-test/post-test and trainer content 10 modules that include interviewing preparation, social media etiquette to job search and time management. Community partners and businesses validated the training which now includes continuing education credit from South Texas College, and an endorsement by the local Human Resources Management (SHRM) chapter. Attached is a pic of a recent graduate of the program from the McAllen Housing Authority.
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