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Change for Career and Tech Students Coming

New officially adopted Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) awaiting Texas Register posting   -  Once all the formalities are completed, the Texas State Board of Education will post the revised Career and Technical Education TEKS in the Texas Register.  Once published in the Texas Register the "draft" label falls off and the required new Career and Technical Education's curriculum and goes into effect beginning the fall of 2010.  

These new TEKS can be reviewed at:  http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/teks/cteTEKS.html

Spotlight On: Gaylan Beavers

When asked to provide advice to jobseekers and employers, Gaylan Beavers of Tejas Logistics and Chairman of the Heart of Texas Workforce Development Board had this to offer:

“Companies: tighten your belt.  If you face layoffs or employee cuts, look to Workforce Solutions for assistance.  There are many options to help you and your employees, like the Shared Work Compensation program.  However, if layoff or cuts still occur, make sure your employees know you are part of the cuts alongside them.  Be truthful to your people.

Jobseekers: dress the part.  Present yourself as a neat and smart person. Be pleasant. Be willing to accept a lower paying job but ask what the future holds if you do a good job in the position.  Don’t be afraid to ask if you will be considered for the next available position.  Be on time and DO NOT miss work.  There are lots of people out there who want your job.”

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