Advisory Board
The Advisory Board is composed of representatives from industry, workforce and economic development, labor, community and technical colleges, government, and other community and trade organizations whose primary purpose is to advise the Center of Excellence in meeting its stated goals, and to ensure that the industry is well served through its efforts. more
What are the primary functions of the Advisory Board?
- Review and assess the effectiveness of COE programs and activities.
- Recommend occupational performance standards and criteria for marine program requirements.
- Identify labor market needs, trends and opportunities.
- Identify emerging and innovative technologies and processes.
- Provide resources for COE and partner activities, including equipment, supplies, materials and financial resources as appropriate.
- Assist with pipeline recruitment, orientation and placement through career fairs, outreach venues and events.
- Identify job skill requirements/gaps, including skill standards, knowledge and soft skills.
- Students - their transition from school to work will be smoother due to their ties with business and training programs offered at Washington's 34 Community and Technical Colleges and other education providers.
- Employment community - employers will have a quality, trained employees upon which to build stronger businesses and thereby building a stronger, more diverse state economy in the healthcare realm.
- Schools - K12 (secondary school) Health Sciences Programs and all 34 Community and Technical Colleges will receive increased guidance for preparing the future pipeline and graduates to perform effectively on the job.
- General community - the entire community will benefit from people who are making contributions to ensure that workers in the health care programs have the most current knowledge and work skills to meet employer/patients needs.
What do members of the Advisory Board contribute?
- Working toward common goals such as maintaining and growing a highly skilled and technically proficient marine labor force
- Sharing ideas about education and training related to health care issues
- Knowledge, skills and expertise regarding the industry
- Guidance, advice, time, and leadership allowing the work of the COE to move forward
- Energy and leadership ensuring that the activities of the COE will reflect industry needs and concerns at a regional and state level
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