Industry involvement at CCA has previously consisted of assistance with hands on skill activities and class room presentations. Industry partners typically come in from time to time as needed perform the lesson and leave. Going forward, I would like to see the industry partners build a relationship with the students. This relationship could aid in recruitment of future potential employees.
We have been working to bring more credentials of value to CCA. We would like to see a path forward for other public safety professions in addition to detention officer and communication officer.
We are in initial talks with the fire department in regards to a firefighter certification. As our county moves forward we should look at adding EMT training to course offerings.