Purpose

To provide the school board assistance in the review of its duty to provide CTE instruction, activities, and services. In accordance with the requirements of state law, the business advisory council will serve the board by identifying economic and workforce development trends related to the training and educational needs of the community and advocating for strong, local career and technical education programs, including career pathway development that provides work-based learning opportunities for students and prepares students for post-secondary educational certifications and credentialing for high-demand careers.

G.S. 115C-170

Orange County School Board Policy 2670

Vision & Mission

Vision: “To empower students to connect with the local business community to provide choices for learning opportunities that link the education and future vocation of our students with rewarding and viable life-long careers.”

Mission: “Develop multiple CTE pathways which align with current workforce trends in partnership with students and businesses that give students hands-on, work-based experiences.”

As of December 4, 2018

Council Members

2019-2020 Members

Meeting Dates

October 2019

February 2019

December 2018

November 2018

October 2018

May 2018

April 2018