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Develop a quality, seamless P-16+ education structure for the Dothan City School System, Wallace Community College, Enterprise-Ozark Community College and Troy University Dothan that reflects special attention to workforce development. |
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Work To Address Issues Of K-12 Public School Performance, Preparedness, And Perception.
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Work with key stakeholders to seek court recognized unitary status for the Dothan City School district. |
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Create a system-wide educational Improvement strategy. |
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Create new and support current career focused educational opportunities. |
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Provide mentoring opportunities for adults to influence the development of area schoolchildren. |
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Explore additional funding opportunities. |
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DATA RESOURCES:
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OBJECTIVE AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS:
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Math and Science Consortium |
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ONGOING COORDINATING ACTIVITIES:
School System Strategic Plan |
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Maximize the impact of the region’s higher education institutions on the local workforce and economy. |
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Ensure that programs at Wallace Community College are effectively aligned with the needs of local employers. |
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Develop specific degree opportunities at Troy University Dothan that are tied to regional economic targets and existing companies. |
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Expand the capacity of Troy University Dothan to positively impact the community. |
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Effectively utilize Troy University Dothan’s teacher training programs. |
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Provide the supportive resources necessary to develop a competitive workforce. |
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Effectively address the needs of the long-term unemployed, under-employed and “hidden” workforce. |
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Work to provide quality, affordable, accessible child care for the Dothan region. |
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Develop alternative transportation options for transit-dependent citizens. |
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Work to address issues of poverty, drug use and teenage pregnancy. |
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Create a coordinated outreach program and public campaign for at-risk youth. |
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Consider working with the United Way to organize a quarterly or bi-annual stakeholders’ forum on poverty in the Wiregrass. |
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Retain and attract “knowledge” workers and young college graduates in the Dothan region. |
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Develop a marketing strategy aimed specifically at retaining and attracting young knowledge workers/recent college graduates. |
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Create a graduate-retention program for Troy University Dothan, Wallace Community College and Troy University Troy, with a focus on helping graduates find jobs in the Wiregrass. |
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Increase opportunities for young professionals to be engaged in the Wiregrass community. |
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