Prof-tech advisory committees & How to join

• Accounting
• Allied Health
• Business Information Technology
• Business Management
• Culinary Arts
• Computer Information Systems
• Construction Management
• Early Childhood Education
• Engineering Technology
• Horticulture
• Hospitality & Tourism
• Music and Audio Production
• Occupational Safety & Health
• Paralegal
• Pharmacy Technician
• Practical Nursing
• Social & Human Services
• Visual Communication

Prof-Tech advisory committee membership is made up of employers, employees, labor members,  members of industry & community members. Committees elect a chair and vice chair from among their peers, who help prepare for & facilitate meetings. Prof-Tech Advisory committee membership is typically a 1-3 year commitment, depending on college & member needs. Committees usually meet 2-3 times a year, with typical meetings lasting 1-2 hours. 

• Program/department changes
• Materials/curriculum used
• Trends/needs in the industry
• Equipment
• Skills needed, including soft skills
• Partnerships with industry, including mock-interviews, job shadowing, scholarships, employment opportunities, partnerships between industry & the college

By having representation at our Prof-Tech Advisory Committees, YOU can tell us what skills our students and potential future employees need. You tell us how Edmonds College can prepare our students well for careers in your Prof-Tech industry. These partnerships ensure that the Edmonds Prof-Tech classes prepare students well for the reality of doing business in the industry. We can build strong relationships & pathways between our students, the college, and businesses to ensure the topics the college is covering are exactly what the students need to succeed in their future careers.