Holy Cannoli: LAC Meets for an Italian Feast

This afternoon, several business owners, county leaders, and politicians, the Local Advisory Committee, came together with several student-representatives to enjoy an Italian feast — courtesy of our Restaurant Trades Program — complete with hand-made cannolis for dessert.

WHY MEET? The main purpose of a Local Advisory Committee (LAC) or an Occupational Advisory Committee (OAC) is to strengthen the career and technical education program of a school by making recommendations for program improvement and providing technical assistance to assure the most up-to-date curriculum content, appropriate applications of technology, and the implementation of new teaching strategies.

WHAT DO THESE COMMITTEES DO? These all-important advisory committee members serve to connect CTE programs with business and industry, providing invaluable insights that help ensure that our instructors prepare students to be job-ready day one. LAC/OAC members provide advice about curricula content, training techniques, and equipment. They lead our instructors toward the training and equipment currently used in business and industry and inform the school of changes in the area’s labor market. Networking partnerships are established for job shadowing internships and cooperative work experience. Most importantly, they become advocates for career and technical education within the community.

HOW CAN I JOIN? We welcome new partners in industry to join our LAC/OAC committee; if you would like more information, please call us at (724) 658-3583 ext 7100. We’ll be happy to have you join us!