Workforce Connections Information Item

DATE:	Tuesday, December 13, 2016
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Recognition of Erwin Technical College for Receiving Council on Occupational Education (COE) Accreditation for 35 Consecutive Years (Workforce Connections)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Council on Occupational Education (COE) recognized Erwin Technical College for completing 35 years of accredited status at the Council’s Annual Meeting in San Antonio, Texas in November 2016.  Erwin has undergone self-studies and subsequent site visits about every six years in order to maintain this recognition. The award of accreditation is based on an evaluation to demonstrate that the institution meets not only the standards of assuring quality and Integrity in Career and Technical Education, but also the needs of students, the community, and employers.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Provide a student-centered learning environment that engages every child
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
This item is for recognition and has no financial impact to the district.
EVALUATION
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:  Darrell Faber, Director, Workforce and Continuing Education

Warren S. Brooks		Van Ayres
Workforce Connections Officer, Workforce Connections (813) 231-1860		Deputy Superintendent (813) 272-4895
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20161213_774 (Board Recognition Meeting) * Section A Item# 06