Each advisory committee is made up of individuals with experience and expertise in the occupational field(s) that the program serves who advise educators on the design, development, implementation, evaluation, maintenance, and revision of Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs within a career pathway. An advisory committee is required for every approved career and technical education (CTE) program in Colorado as it is considered to be an invaluable part of the program, and ultimately, the student’s success in a given career path.

In addition to fulfilling a state requirement in Colorado, advisory committees may:

• Allow the community to be linked to the educational system via business, industry, and labor
  representatives that add expertise and resources to the CTE program;

• Identify new and emerging fields and modify existing programs;

• Promote communication among education, business, and industry regarding employment
  needs of the community;

• Identify new and emerging fields (both local and global) and modify existing programs;

• Strengthen programs by providing student competency lists and reviewing curriculum;

• Ensure that each career pathway academic ladder matches the corresponding industry career
  ladder and promote career pathways within the community;

• Review student outcomes (completion rates, placement rates, and state licensing examination
  outcomes);

• Ensure that programs are relevant and up-to-date by assessing the equipment and facilities
  available and make recommendations as needed;

• Provide work-based learning experiences for learners;

• Provide training opportunities for educators;

• Advocate programs to communities and legislators and seek legislative support for career
  pathways if needed;

• Assist with placement of program completers; and

• Leverage community resources (equipment, facilities, materials, and broker community
  partnerships).

For more information of CTE Advisory Boards, click HERE. 

If you'd like to be a part of a Weld RE 5J Advisory Board, click HERE. 

We meet formally twice per year.