Monday, July 7, 2008

Regional Education Center

As part of the Education and Economic Development (EEDA) Act, Regional Education Centers have been designated throughout the 12 Local Workforce Investment Areas in South Carolina. The purpose of the Regional Education Centers (REC) is to “…coordinate and facilitate the delivery of information, resources, and services to students, educators, employers, and the community.” Regional Education Centers will consist of a network of service providers that will collaborate to help connect the local education and business communities. Additional information about the Regional Education Centers can be accessed through http://www.scpathways.org/rec.html.

York Technical College has been appointed as the administrative partner and fiscal agent for the Catawba Regional Education Center (REC). Lisa Robbins will serve as the Coordinator for the local REC and will report to the Catawba Regional Education Center Advisory Board. The position of president of York Technical College is a permanent Board member. Lisa's office is located in the Administration Building in AD9, email address is lrobbins@yorktech.com, and phone number is 981-7702. Please welcome her to the York Technical College campus.

Sherry Glenn continues to administer our local EEDA grant that assists in implementing this legislation and in growing our dual enrollment opportunities with our area high schools. Sherry’s office is located in the Administration Building in AD 29, email address is sglenn@yorktech.com, and phone number is 325-2865.