Re: Front Page article RGJ 5/18/05
To: Ray Hagar (RGJ)Re: Front Page article RGJ 5/18/05
“Lawmakers could boost high-school trade training….. Senators want to increase funding…”
An excellent proposal, however “students whose motivation in school centers around career and technical education” is not a new idea (I won’t tell you my grade point Freshman & Sophomore years in high school, but after changing to “Industrial Arts” I did make the honor roll Senior year). But what about those students who have already “dropped out” or are “underemployed”, or plan to continue on to college or just want to increase their job skills?
The Community College system should be serving the community here.
But why are the “CTE.” instructors quitting or being laid off (even while money is flowing into the programs)?
Sure, there are plenty of “instructors” coming out of College (with no practical experience), and some very talented people with plenty of experience but no teaching experience (or “proper” credentials). I have been teaching full time for TMCC, part time for WNCC, teaching classes for MAP & B&I, and developing classes for Nevada Works (along with continuing my association with NTT). These are all “CTE” training organizations (in one form or another). Because of TMCC’s “short-sightedness”, these organizations will have to find another electrical, automation, instrumentation & control instructor. Note: These organizations are disappointed that my contract with TMCC was not renewed and, with a loss of benefits, I can no longer do part-time training for industry,
I have repeatedly tried to bring this subject up (to RGJ) to inform the community of the loss, no one seems the least bit interested. Why?
I am currently attempting to receive permission to publish at least parts of three resignation letters. They are not very “polite” letters, and show the frustration of skilled vocational instructors up against a rigid system.
Thank You
posted by cl @ 9:16 AM
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