Do you want to make a difference?

Volunteer to put your "labor expertise" to work at Washington State's Community and Technical Colleges! Help them improve their professional and technical training programs for the benefit of our future workforce.

Here are some of the many opportunities to get involved at your the college near you:

• Board of Trustees

• General Advisory Councils

• Worker Retraining Councils

• Program Advisory Committees

• Ad Hoc Advisory Committees 

What are the types of things you will be asked to do?

• Evaluate equipment and facilities

• Recommend new technologies

• Develop student performance standards

• Validate academic and occupational competencies

• Facilitate student job shadowing and job placement

• Determine effectiveness of the program

• Provide back-to-industry opportunities for instructors

How do I get involved?

To find out more about how to get involved at your local community or technical college or to request volunteer forms, e-mail Kairie Pierce, the Washington State Labor Council's Labor Liaison for Community and Technical Colleges, or call her at 360 943-0608.  (In King County, e-mail Joan Weiss or call her at 206-441-8408 x16.)

Contact us!

Kairie Pierce is the Washington State Labor Council's Labor Liaison for Community and Technical Colleges. She works to increase participation of worker representatives on all colleges' general and program advisory committees. She also provides "Roles and Responsibilities" training for college staff and labor members, recommends policies and operating procedures for vocational programs to the State Board, and informs college staff about labor's vocational programs. 

If you have any questions , please  e-mail Kairie, or call her at 360 943-0608.

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