CENTER WORKFORCE COUNCIL 

MEETING AGENDA & EVENT SCHEDULE

20 MAY 2025

9:00 – 9:30 a.m.            GENERAL MEETING IN THE BISTRO CAFÉ.

• Welcome & Registration: Meet and greet, sign-in, refreshments (coffee, tea, water, and snacks).

• Presentation by Mac McGoldrick:  Overview of TPJCC, Industry placements, wages, DOL evaluation, and  program details. 

• Introduction by Jessica Ericta: Introduction of CWC staff, meeting agenda and event schedule, expectations, and goals.

• Presentation by Melissa Padgett: Assessment Evaluation Form completion for professional partners only.

• Presentation by Maren Berg-Rooper: Eligibility vs. suitability for admissions, Career Transition Services.

• Presentation by Carla Pitts: Work-Based Learning (WBL) opportunities and benefits for employers, students, and society.

• Presentation by David Embree: Overview of Career Technical Skills Training (CTST) and additional certification options.

9:30 – 11:00 a.m. TRADE VISITS.

• Visit 2-3 trades, guided by students. Refer to the Trades page for details.

o Available Trades: BCT, Carpentry, Cement, Plastering, Glazing, Painting, Welding, CST, CMA, DA, Seamanship.

• Additional Information:

o Work-Based Learning (WBL) – Complete WBL Interest Form.

o Additional Vocational Training Opportunities.

o Outreach & Admissions for general inquiries. 

11:00 – 1:00 p.m. LUNCH & CLOSING AT THE BISTRO CAFÉ.

• Community Guest Speaker, Michaela Pietrowski: Youth Talent Development – Equus Workforce Development. 

• Review by Melissa Padgett: Process and Assessment Form completion, and council member suggestions.

• Closing Remarks: Thank you for participation, open Q&A session.