Power point on creating and promoting the career pathways DVD for Virginia Western, New River and Dabney S. Lancaster community colleges

1. Promoting Career Pathways In the West, Central & Southwest Workforce Development Service Regions By Dr. Chuck Terrell, Vice President of Workforce Development Services and Margaret Boyes, APR, Public Relations and Marketing Specialist

2. How did it start? » The opportunity » The idea » The meeting » The work $ $ SHOW ME THE MONEY!

3. Why was it a good project? » Collaborative and inclusive effort—partnership and teamwork » Sister colleges willing to put effort into the project » All have the same challenges in promoting career pathways

6. Why did you choose that? New River – machining Dabney – forestry Virginia Western – mechatronics; mecha what?

10. It slices. It dices. It even makes Julienne fries! Don’t you think it’s time you owned one now?

11. SHUT UP! Now, show the video please.

13. Where’s the beef? » What did this cost? » How is it being use?

14. How is it being used? Distributed to: » high school guidance counselors » career coaches » students at Technology Summit » businesses that participated in Technology Summit » shown at technology camp » college recruiter » Workforce Development office » instructors and division coordinators distributing at career fairs.

15. Too early to tell The piece is effective and we feel it provides prospective students with an overview of what each of the participating colleges do Additionally, is demonstrates to employers that we are actively trying to help fill their career and technical job needs Any results yet?

16. It’s all about relationships 1) Respect 2) Communication 3) Humor/fun So, why’d you do it?

17. This is Chuck with an idea “ Maggie, I have an idea I want to run past you for your input.” Translation … I want you to do this project, Maggie.

18. This is me after a meeting with Chuck