This year there were 79 applications for Outstanding Young Adult. The committee chose the top 18 students (6 from each high school) to be recognized at the monthly Chamber luncheons. These 18 students are eligible to apply for the $1000.00 scholarship sponsored by Community Credit Union and Jess Parrish Medical Foundation. Plans were discussed for… [Continue Reading]
The Education Committee focused on College Night at the meeting on June 14, 2016. A special committee was formed to move forward with this event. Confirmation has been received from Searstown to hold the event on September 29, 2016. Marcia has submitted the application and contacted the Director of the Florida Tour Committee. This event… [Continue Reading]
OYA: We received 16 applications from the 18 OYA’s for the scholarship this year. The selection committee met immediately after the regular meeting and selected Allison Hilton from Space Coast Jr/Sr High School. Allison will receive the $1000.00 scholarship from Community Credit Union and Parrish Medical Foundation at the May luncheon. College Night: We would… [Continue Reading]
OYA: OYA recipients were sent letters asking them to write an essay of up to 500 words on where they expect their lives to be in 10 years. Deadline for the essays will be March 31, 2016. COLLEGE NIGHT: The committee would like to offer the student in North Brevard an opportunity to visit with… [Continue Reading]
The Education Committee held it’s monthly meeting on February 12, 2016. Topics for discussion were: PITBOE: The PITBOE luncheon was held at LaCita on February 10, 2016, and was a huge success. There were 48 businesses nominated by our local schools. These businesses have each contributed to the schools in various ways throughout the year… [Continue Reading]
Career Expo is upon us! Frames featuring photos of this school year’s OYAs have been presented to school representatives. They will display the pictures in the schools. Finally, we are preparing for to award the Partners in the Business of Education at the February Chamber Luncheon. Forms will be sent to schools to nominate up… [Continue Reading]
The list of business and industry professionals who are participating in this year’s Career Expo is impressive! They include: PuroClean, Leonard’s Photo, Precision Shades, Renzetti, Lockheed Martin, ESFC Faculty for Office Administration, Phlebotomy, Dr. Guttery, Studio 315. High schools from around North and Central Brevard will attend. In addition, we will spread the word about… [Continue Reading]
Student Ambassadors – 2 seniors from the business academy or student government to attend the Chamber luncheons as greeters and for first-hand experience at business networking. Student Ambassador Training will be held on October 7th at 10:30am and 2:45pm. The Committee is also working on the logistics for the forthcoming Career Expo. In addition, all… [Continue Reading]
There was no Education Committee meeting in May. Plans continue for the Career Fair to be held at Eastern Florida State College on November 5, 2015. Announcements and invitations will go out in August.
The Education Committee met on May 8th. At this final meeting of the school year, the committee acknowledged Community Credit Union and Jess Parrish Medical Foundation for sponsoring the Outstanding Young Adult (OYA) Program. The annual OYA scholarship was awarded to Dylan Bietel of Titusville High School. He accepted the $1000 stipend at the May… [Continue Reading]