News You Can Use
March 24, 2010
Welcome to another edition of News You Can Use!
Greetings from the JSPAC Co-Chairs
Just like the winter weather we have endured—we have tightened our budgets, cut services, eliminated waste and are still finding new ways of functioning in this austere climate! We remain committed to students who face barriers to education, training, and employment — especially those in fields that are non-traditional by gender. Proof of this was the HUGE response we had at the Tools for Change conference, December 2-3, 2009 in Sacramento! We expanded from previous years, had teams from all over the state register for the event, and Mimi Lufkin, Stem Equity Pipeline, trained us on the use of the MAVCC Toolkit for recruiting underrepresented populations into CTE programs. Your dedication in getting the word out was amazing! We had over 250 committed CTE educators attend the conference.
Our Special Populations workshops schedule filled up fast. If you want one in your area next year, contact Elizabeth Wallner (eawallner@gmail.com). This is one Professional Development activity that fits your entire school. You can see the workshop schedule on page two. Your resolve to serve the most at risk students remains solid!
The JSPAC annually conducts research into areas related to CTE & special populations.
Green Technology is by all accounts, the newest career trend. Green Technology opens many new doors to high-wage high-demand careers, many of which women and other underrepresented persons may not have yet considered. Help us reinforce and develop California’s workforce diversity by telling us of your Green Technology programs. Tell us about the programs as well as how you are able to recruit and retain students who meet the definition of Perkins Special Populations including: Single Parents (inc. Single Pregnant Women), Displaced Homemakers, Students with Disabilities, Students who are Limited English Proficient, Students from Economically Disadvantaged families (inc. Foster Youth) and those preparing for a career that is non-traditional by gender. If you are part of a Green Technology program, Toot Your Own Horn (or that of your neighbors!) and send your information to Laurie Harrison (laurierharrison@gmail.com).
San Diego ROP, Coordinator
K-Adult Co-Chair
Southwestern College, Counselor
Community College Co-Chair
Please click here to read the latest edition of News You Can Use on the JSPAC website that includes the list of upcoming workshops across the state.