Advisory Board Recruitment

The letter we created is below. The attached files are the actual documents that will be in the folder as hardcopies. They do not translate as digital copies so well, so it is best to view them as is.

Dear Friend of Schenectady Schools,

Steinmetz Career and Leadership Academy is recruiting members for the CTE Advisory Board. The purpose of the advisory board is to create partnerships with business leaders, community members, educators, and parents to enhance our current educational programs. The advisory board provides several benefits to the school including: sites for work based learning opportunities, a strong school to work connection, up-to-date information about industry standards, and scholarships.

The advisory board members benefit in the following ways:

• Community recognition
• Role model/mentor to students entering the worksite
• Reduced training costs of future personnel
• Create a larger employee pool
• Create and modify curriculum development to meet employment needs

We typically meet three times throughout the school year in the SCLA library, located on the second floor. (880 Oakwood Ave) Currently, our 2017-18 dates are set for November 2^nd, January 25^th, and April 26^th. Though they are typically held at SCLA, last year’s final meeting was at the Van Curler room at SCCC and we are hoping to make that a regular event.

Meetings are held three times a year with sub-committee meetings and ongoing contacts and support held as necessary.

If you can attend this meeting or would like to be a part of the advisory board please email Jim at keoughj@schenectady.k12.ny.us.

Sincerely,

SCSD CTE Teachers