When I was first offered my teaching position, I never gave any thought to how the program was funded. I just assumed that the money came from the local taxpayers.
Now that we have studied the Perkin's legislation, I understand the importance of certification, advisory committee meetings, and overall program documentation that is required.
It also made me consider how fortunate companies are to have a pool of skilled labor that Perkin's money provides. For most companies training is a major expense. Having an employee who is trained in the skill along with a solid understanding of safety and shop rules speeds up the time required to contribute to the bottom line.
Mike Z.
Hey Mike,
ReplyDeleteLove your post - you summed it up nicely. I agree that Perkins information I reviewed has given me an insight into how funding in the school system is managed. How the history of it was developed first as a vocational education system and how it morphed into what it is today. Over the years Perkins has changed and developed into a system that has matured with the changes in culture within the education system. I agree that companies are lucky to have a pool of skilled labor to select from due the funding from Perkins.
Good post Mike Z.
Mike~
ReplyDeleteI have to agree with everyone here. The pool of money and the commitment gives me more strength to teach knowing I have back up of years and years of successful training.
Mike,
ReplyDeleteYou are right, companies can save a lot of money just for the basic training. Nothing is free and clear, so it is understandable that we are expected to keep such good documentation.