Institutional Advisory Board

What is the Institutional Advisory Board?

The Cass Career Center IAB is driven by a vision to help students thrive by gaining the skills they need for a competitive workforce. At its core, the board consists of diverse professionals, educators, students, and advocates who provide strategic guidance to ensure CCC continues to meet the evolving needs of both students and the community.

Objectives of the CCC IAB

The board's core mission focuses on three key pillars:

• Shifting Perceptions: Changing how people view Career and Technical Education (CTE) by showcasing its importance in building a strong, skilled workforce. This includes highlighting success stories, illustrating how CTE prepares students for high-demand, well-paying careers, and breaking down outdated stereotypes that undervalue career and technical education. 
• Expanding Outreach: Broadening awareness of CTE programs to engage new audiences, such as parents, educators, prospective students, and community leaders, while fostering relationships with industry partners. This involves creating targeted marketing campaigns, hosting events or workshops, and leveraging social media to connect with a wider audience that can support and benefit from CTE initiatives. 
• Enhancing Workforce Development: Equipping students with the practical skills and knowledge they need to succeed in today’s job market. This includes aligning CTE curricula with industry standards, facilitating hands-on training opportunities, and forming partnerships with businesses to ensure students are prepared to meet real-world demands, ultimately bridging the gap between education and employment.

Why Join the CCC IAB?

Checklist to Become a Partner

Becoming a member of the CCC IAB means making a lasting difference in students' lives while supporting your community. Here's what we’re looking for in new members:

✔Industry Expertise: Share your knowledge and insights with students and staff.

✔Passion for CTE: Advocate for the importance of technical education in modern careers.

✔Community Engagement: Actively collaborate to create impactful opportunities for students.

✔Strategic Vision: Help guide the direction of CCC’s innovative initiatives.

Interested in driving change?

The CCC Institutional Advisory Board is seeking dedicated professionals to join its mission. Whether you're an industry leader or simply passionate about making a meaningful impact, your contributions can help shape the future of the next generation of skilled professionals. We’re always looking to expand our team and currently are seeking new members specifically in areas like Automotive, Welding, Fire Science/EMT, Marketing, and CJ/CSI.

To learn more, contact CCC Director Anne Hickman at anne.hickman@harrisonvilleschools.org to schedule a meeting.