Business and Marketing Advisory Committee Meeting minutes Cascade High School, Room 407 November 29, 2007
Present—Staff--George Brush, Lauren Hadley, Jodi Galli, Shane Kleven, Jennifer Chambers, Rose Smith, Laurie Elmer
Community members—Pam Hammond-chair, Doug Ferguson, Ralph Gilcrest, Gary Hauff, Deanna Pickar
Trends – what is the occupational outlook in your field? Showing interest in health/nutrition, Diversity in workforce and customers, Communication to customers is priority, dress/on-time/what is appropriate, Entitlement-False view on life, Communication, Technology, Banking-hard to find quality employees, Safeway-turnover(2 jobs), Not many women in business, Print-has increase trend as monthly vs daily or weekly, Service-growth (localized) LAW
Two-year plan – a closer look at curriculum development and program marketing. Where are we? Where are we going? Marketing teachers cover marketing 2 year plan, then Business teachers cover 2 year Business
Employability – If you were hiring an entry level employee, what classes would you like to see that they took in high school? Communication, Public speaking, Clubs or Drama—Talents, Initiative, Technology
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Adjourn
George Brush
Upcoming meetings: February 28, 2008 & May 8, 2008