(Linked to IVC Goals: 1, 3, 4, 7; and District Goal 1)

Rationale:  There will be a sizeable increase in the number of people over the age of 45 in the next 5 years in the effective service area, as the service area becomes more mature. While there are opportunities for study in the vocational/technical education programs in basic education, and in community education courses, the bulk of the IVC curriculum is devoted to the purpose of transfer and general education.

Strategy A: Evaluate the currency of the curriculum for Lifelong Learning and contract and workforce development. (Lead Persons: Dave Anderson, Kathy Schmeidler)

Strategy B: Use the assessment of the curriculum for Lifelong Learning and contract and workforce development to write new curricula. (Lead Persons: Dave Anderson, Kathy Schmeidler)

Strategy C: Investigate the establishment of a Business and Professional Institute.  (Lead Persons: Dean of Workforce Development and Career Technical Education, Dave Anderson)

Outcome:  Under the direction of the Dean of Workforce Development and Career Technical Education, establish an effective program that is guided by data-driven decision making and systematic evaluation and improvement.