Education Committee
A+ for Career Education
We feel that it is important for students at all grade levels receive as much education on career opportunities available to them in their own communities. We appreciate the continuing efforts by our schools and businesses offering a variety of career informational events each year. We want to express our gratitude to Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce members involved with Career Day 2009
Thank You Career Day Partners:
Raleigh County Schools
Marquee Cinemas
Than You Career Day Participating Members:
Beckley Fire Department
Beckley Police Department
City National Bank
Colony Drug & Wellness Center
Jan Care Ambulance
Mountain State University
National Guard
National Mine Health & Safety Academy
National Park Service
Raleigh General Hospital
Southern Communications Radio
Tamarack
Winterplace Ski Resort
WorkForce WV
WVNS CBS 59 News
Thank You Career Day Participating Schools:
Academy of Careers & Technology
Bridgemont Community & Technical College
New River Community & Technical College
Special Appreciation:
Beckley Newspapers, The Register-Herald
Beckley Renaissance
Chick Fil A, Galleria
We are always thankful for the collaborative contribution by our community to educate our future citizens.
We have recently developed a “Teachers Resource Directory of Available Speakers,” a listing of speakers interested in speaking to Raleigh County Students, by invitation by teachers, on specific careers or topics related to their business or interests. Anyone interested in adding themselves to the directory can contact BRCCC
Our students rely on knowledge from everyone around them, Let’s keep teaching them everything we know
Be All that You Can Dream
High School Business Symposium
BRCCC member representatives participate as “The Board of Directors” (Judges) for this Business Development Event for Raleigh County High School Students.
The Symposium is a fast-paced event that high school students participate in each year to get a feel for what it takes to create, develop and market a business idea.
The Board of Directors (Judges) approve planning stages that the students follow during the event including:
Business Idea / Business Name / Business Location / Business Finances / Radio & Television Advertising / Printed Advertising Campaign / Overall Business Plan
The creative thinking of our future business leaders is amazing
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Jim Lively Insurance
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New River Community & Technical College
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Thank You, Ed (Erma C. Byrd Higher Education Centeer) You help is much appreciated
Linda Daniel School Data Excellence Awards Luncheon
The Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce Education Committee awarded Raleigh County Schools for their excellence in education
We want to recognize and congratulate our schools for their achievements in educating the future leaders, workers and residents in our community
Career Day Essay Winners Honored
Winners of the Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce’s Career Day Essay Contest
Front row: Logan Carpenter, Trap Hill Middle; Christa Harris, Independence Middle; Mackenzie Milam, Independence Middle; Erica Gillespie, Shady Spring Middle; Jude Lacek, Park Middle; Addie Lanciamesc, Beckley Stratton.
Back row: Holly Blankenship, Trap Hill Middle; Logan Birchfield, Beckley Stratton; Jacob Buckland, Shady Spring Middle; Katie Nary, Park Middle; Sarah Fleshman, Meadow Bridge Middle; and Michele Sheaves, Meadow Bridge.
Jacob Buckland of Shady Spring Middle was recognized as the grand prize award winner at the awards luncheon.
Chamber Announces Career Day Essay Winners - By Fred Pace, Register-Herald reporter
Jacob Buckland says when he grows up he wants to be an orthodontist. “I’ve worn braces before, so I guess you could say I have had an interest in this profession for a while,” the 14-year-old Buckland said. “They help people to have a beautiful smile and that’s something I would like to do.” The Shady Spring Middle School eighth-grade student was announced as the Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce’s Career Day essay grand prize winner. At Career Day, held last fall, students interacted with college representatives and the Academy of Careers and Technology after listening to health care, finance, hospitality, public service and technical presentations. “I am particularly good in math and science,” Buckland said. “I want to take some physiology and anatomy classes in high school to help me learn more about the human body and understand it better.” Buckland is the son of Mike and Pam Buckland of Beaver. Ellen Taylor, president of the chamber, says 11 students win $25 cash and certificates and the grand prize winner gets a $100 and a certificate. “He also gets to read his essay at the awards luncheon,” she said. The luncheon for the winners, their families and chamber members was held Monday at the Beckley-Raleigh County Convention Center. The event was sponsored by Mountain State University. “Eighth-graders that attended were instructed to write an essay about their experience at Career Day and what career they would most like to pursue,” Taylor said. “We hope we can get students to think about their careers earlier, instead of later.” The chamber’s Education Committee presents Career Day every fall, Taylor added.
For more information on Career Day and the BRCCC Education Committee email chamber@brccc.com
EDUCATION COMMITTEE PROGRAMS
The Education Committee supports the development of quality programs and activities which ensure all citizens have educational opportunities that lead to productive careers, economic success and social well-being.
Education Committee Activity
Career Day – Organized to help Raleigh County eighth graders to learn more about the careers that are available to them in their community. BRCCC member representatives volunteer as career speakers to educate the students on career choices they can look at while discussing future career paths with counselors
High School Business Symposium – Organized for High School students to learn more about process of running a business or developing a new one. Students compete through a fast-paced workshop designed to introduce them to marketing, finances, teamwork and problem solving
Member Training Opportunities – Organized and offered to BRCCC member representatives for employee and management training in areas including; customer service, team work, networking and employee relations
To join the Education Committee contact BRCCC
EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Chairman
Ron Cantley
Raleigh County Schools
Connittee
Gil DeLaRosa
Jim Lively Insurance
Ken Lilly
Appalachian Bible College
Mark Kodack
Raleigh County Schools
Oscar Gramling
WorkForce WV Job Services
Myra Harper
McDonalds, Raleigh County
Sheila Lucento
Raleigh County Schools
Al Martine
Meadow Bridge High School
Richard Jarrell
Chick Fil A, Galleria
Richard Browning
Coalfields Expressway
Charles Kuhn
Academy of Careers & Technology
Dwight Hutchinson
Academy of Careers & Technology
Larry Ford
Larry Ford Insurance
Philip Hutchison
A X A Advisors
Bill Loope
New River Community & Technical College
Michele Sarrett
Mountain State University
Kathy Leftwich
Bridgemont Community and Technical College
Dr. Harry Faulk
New River Community & Technical College
Lisa DeLily
New River Community & Technical College
John O'Neal
First Properties Solutions
Nelson Spencer
Raleigh County Board of Education
Nick White
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network
Glenn Smith
Academy of Careers & Technology
Veneda McDaniel
Academy of Careers & Technology
Delegate, Linda Sumner
Delegate, Rick Moye
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