Minutes were approved with the following changes:
1.The date will be corrected
2.Victor Celentino will be added to the list of Members Present.

a.Career/Technical Education
Chris Laverty and Ralph Hansen reported CTE has been reviewing a common recruitment process, similar to the one used by LAMP and STRA. This would be implemented by Clinton and Eaton Counties. Their next major goal will be to identify geographic barriers. They provided data on CTE programs available in the area, and will be comparing available seating with enrollment. About 25% of students are accessing CTE programs.

b.Marketing
Patricia Cook gave the Marketing report. The Career Connections Awards Ceremony will be April 30th at 5:30. Make sure it’s on your calendar. Hoping all Career Connections board members can attend. Invitations are on their way to educators. Names of others should be provided to Sandi Carter. Patty thanked the ISD staff and Chris Laverty. Board members will be briefed at the April meeting on their role. The marketing committee would like to have a board member at each table. Hoping for 350-400 to turn up.

c.Regional Implementation Group
Martha Finn invited board members to attend the March 25th evening with Marian Liebowitz. She will also be spending two days with teaching staff. Teachers will be visiting employers and constructing lessons. Also, a one-day training is scheduled for K-12 staff with Steven Barkley on April 18.

Edith encouraged board members to attend the March 25th Evening with Marian Liebowitz.

Program Evaluation
The evaluation team is reviewing the Lighthouse Districts self-assessments to look at their progress with implementation. A report will be made at the April meeting.

Patricia Cook and Chris Laverty visited three different PAL locations. They were impressed with Peckham’s ESL program. They also visited Cristo Rey and the CAMW Service Center. A visit to LCC is planned.

Patty encouraged other board members to make field visits. They are rewarding and informative for board members and provide an opportunity for the Workforce Development Board and Career Connections Board to view their impact on the community. Cordell Henderson invited other members to visit Lansing’s ESL program at Hill, with 40 different languages represented.

Continuation of PAL funding is a concern. Doug urged members to contact their representative about funding for this program.

A motion was made to send a letter from Career Connections to lawmakers. The motion carried and board members voted to send a letter.

Edith observed the subcommittee reports reflect how far this board has come and commended everyone for their role and efforts.

The group was then treated to a visit by Angela Lamphere, an Otto Junior High Student, and her counselor, Carol Scyoc. Angela read a letter she wrote to Dr. Banks that told how she was encouraged to stay in school after learning, through MOIS and Career Pathways, of the opportunities open to her. Carol thanked Dr. Banks and Dr. Jay and explained their role.

Lansing School District is featured in the latest newsletter, and the Lansing Board has adopted their resolution.

Larry Lloyd reported that Clinton is will have a proposal on their June 10 ballot asking for 1 mil to support career and technical education in Clinton County. Clinton recently held an open house to promote CTE programs.

Bob and Edith met with Dr. Sederburg at Ferris and had an opportunity to meet some of the career counselors at Ferris. Their counseling staff connects with students from local schools using Pathways.

Chris Laverty thanked the Career Connections board and Ingham ISD for their support of the Feb. 21st AED presentation on the LAMP program.

Also, there was a good turnout for the Langford training in March.

Gerald Stinnett praised the Langford training saying it had an impact on his staff.

Chris reported there’s a meeting scheduled for April 16th with all companies involved in the Manufacturing Career Academy (the curriculum grant). A regional consortium has been reviewing the curriculum and the meeting will be a review with all companies involved.

Chris also provided members with a summary of Career Connections meeting attendance for the last year. Mayor Hollister provided information on the HOPE scholarship program. Through a partnership with Lansing School District, Lansing Police Department, Lansing Community College and Michigan State University, 500 scholarships were made available to at-risk 6th graders. 600 attended an orientation about the scholarships. The partners have raised $300,000 to date, and their goal is to raise $2.3 million. He asked for leads on funding support.

Respectfully Submitted,
Sandi Carter