Community Impact

Sep.03.10
Ribbon Cutting - Gateway Buick GMC
Sep.13.10
YP Volunteer Opportunity: 20th Annual Addison Rotary Open
Sep.14.10
Legislative Luncheon

Community Impact

Job Shadowing

What do you want to be when you grow up? For most students, the answer to this questions lies within the careers and occupations they have been exposed to throughout their lifetime. This one-day immersion into the world of work helps to bridge the gap between education and the business community by showing students real-world occupations and the vast opportunities available after graduation.

In a fun, fast-paced, four-hour time span, we match businesses and organizations with local students and provide all the tools necessary for a successful experience. Job Shadowing is the perfect opportunity to reach out and target the workforce of tomorrow.

Become A Job Shadowing Host Today!

Education & Workforce Taskforce

The Workforce and Education Committee/Task Force directs efforts regarding the region’s future workforce and education programs. The mission of this group is to initiate, develop and sustain efforts toward furthering the area education, training and workforce development for the Greater Dallas region. This group works to improve the cooperative relationship between industry, education and the Greater Dallas Communities to coordinate existing efforts, develop new partnerships and build and fortify the capacity of the region to respond to ever-changing needs in education, training and human resource development.

The Workforce and Education Group is comprised of representatives of education, industry and advocacy groups from each entity. Members have an expressed personal and professional interest in this inquiry and will sustain interest into the ongoing success of the endeavor. Membership is open. For more information on the taskforce and how to join contact education@dallaschamber.org.

Texas Scholars

The ongoing economic strength of Texas, within a competitive global market, depends on the educational achievements of all our young people. This requires that we encourage and support our high school students in a way that motivates them to build a strong academic foundation that will prepare them for the future. Texas Scholars has been an effective vehicle for communicating real world expectations to students so they have a better understanding of what awaits them beyond high school. The program sends business professionals into eighth grade classrooms to explain why taking the right courses during secondary education are an important step in preparing for the future. The program encourages students to complete the Recommended High School Graduation Plan and have a college career plan before graduating. For more information on Texas Scholars contact education@dallaschamber.org.

Principal Executive Partnership

Principal Executive Partnership (PEP) builds relationships between the business sector and public schools by pairing principals with business executives and covering current issues affecting schools. The program serves to develop mentoring relationships on a one-on-one level promoting growth between both parties. Each principal is paired with an executive to determine personal goals, exchange information and share leadership skills. In addition to regularly scheduled meetings with their coach and or principal, the pair also attends quarterly meetings among the entire executive coaching committee to discuss issues at the forefront of education, personal challenges and most importantly accomplishments. For more information on PEP contact education@dallaschamber.org.

Hospital System CEO Council

The Health System CEO Council provides a forum for the region's major hospital CEO's to identify policy issues of common regional concern, with a focus on local economic impact, and a desire for collaboration towards world-class medical care in North Texas.

Chair: Dr. Stephen Mansfield, Methodist Health System, President & CEO

Healthcare Advisory Council

The Healthcare Advisory Council is committed to ensuring the region remains competitive by providing forums and educational opportunities related to current healthcare issues. These include serving as a liaison between business, healthcare, and government to address and anticipate healthcare challenges and examining, influencing, and creating public awareness of policies affecting the healthcare industry.

Chair: George Manning, Jones Day, Partner-in-Charge



	Job Shadowing What do you want to be when you grow up? For most students, the answer to this questions lies within the careers and occupations they have been exposed to throughout their lifetime. This one-day immersion into the world of work helps to bridge the gap between education and the business community by showing students real-world occupations and the vast opportunities available after graduation. In a fun, fast-paced, four-hour time span, we match businesses and organizations with local students and provide all the tools necessary for a successful experience. Job Shadowing is the perfect opportunity to reach out and target the workforce of tomorrow. Become A Job Shadowing Host Today!


	Education & Workforce Taskforce The Workforce and Education Committee/Task Force directs efforts regarding the region’s future workforce and education programs. The mission of this group is to initiate, develop and sustain efforts toward furthering the area education, training and workforce development for the Greater Dallas region. This group works to improve the cooperative relationship between industry, education and the Greater Dallas Communities to coordinate existing efforts, develop new partnerships and build and fortify the capacity of the region to respond to ever-changing needs in education, training and human resource development. The Workforce and Education Group is comprised of representatives of education, industry and advocacy groups from each entity. Members have an expressed personal and professional interest in this inquiry and will sustain interest into the ongoing success of the endeavor. Membership is open. For more information on the taskforce and how to join contact education@dallaschamber.org.


	Texas Scholars The ongoing economic strength of Texas, within a competitive global market, depends on the educational achievements of all our young people. This requires that we encourage and support our high school students in a way that motivates them to build a strong academic foundation that will prepare them for the future. Texas Scholars has been an effective vehicle for communicating real world expectations to students so they have a better understanding of what awaits them beyond high school. The program sends business professionals into eighth grade classrooms to explain why taking the right courses during secondary education are an important step in preparing for the future. The program encourages students to complete the Recommended High School Graduation Plan and have a college career plan before graduating. For more information on Texas Scholars contact education@dallaschamber.org.




	Principal Executive Partnership Principal Executive Partnership (PEP) builds relationships between the business sector and public schools by pairing principals with business executives and covering current issues affecting schools. The program serves to develop mentoring relationships on a one-on-one level promoting growth between both parties. Each principal is paired with an executive to determine personal goals, exchange information and share leadership skills. In addition to regularly scheduled meetings with their coach and or principal, the pair also attends quarterly meetings among the entire executive coaching committee to discuss issues at the forefront of education, personal challenges and most importantly accomplishments. For more information on PEP contact education@dallaschamber.org.
	Hospital System CEO Council The Health System CEO Council provides a forum for the region's major hospital CEO's to identify policy issues of common regional concern, with a focus on local economic impact, and a desire for collaboration towards world-class medical care in North Texas. Chair: Dr. Stephen Mansfield, Methodist Health System, President & CEO
	Healthcare Advisory Council The Healthcare Advisory Council is committed to ensuring the region remains competitive by providing forums and educational opportunities related to current healthcare issues. These include serving as a liaison between business, healthcare, and government to address and anticipate healthcare challenges and examining, influencing, and creating public awareness of policies affecting the healthcare industry. Chair: George Manning, Jones Day, Partner-in-Charge

Dallas Regional Chamber