Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School

Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School 1050 Westminster Street Fitchburg, MA 01420 8:05 am, Sep 29, 2023 Program Advisory Committee Meeting Thursday, October 12, 2023 5:30 pm Welcome in the Auditorium 6:00 pm Dinner 6:45 pm Meeting in Respective Shops AGENDA for Meeting in Respective shops I. Welcome, Call to Order II. Nomination and appointment of PAC Chairperson (member of General Advisory Committee) III. Shop walkthrough a. Discussion/ input/ recommendations b. Review of new equipment/ software/ tools IV. Industry Recognized Credentials (Important part of new District Improvement Plan) a. Are current offerings relevant? Do employers value them? b. Are there other credentials that employers value that aren’t currently offered? V. Update five-year plan a. Proposed new equipment/ software/ technology purchases, should have advisory approval Review and discuss the Vocational Program Assessment VII. Review and discuss 2023 Post grad plans VIII. Perkins V Survey (not to be completed until after meeting) a. Discussion of survey (participation is crucial to grant applications/ future planning) b. Review checklist. Clarification of language/ What is DESE asking for c. Google Survey due by 10/20 IX. PAC Recruitment a. Review DESE representation requirements X. Coop Numbers a. Companies hiring Coop students XI. Review of new Framework (if applicable) a. Discussion of public comment period XII. New Business