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111 <br /> <br /> <br /> Quotes <br /> "The money should be used for computer equipment and training because the current equip- <br /> ment is outdated. PJC does an excellent job of helping train on technical jobs. We're satisfied <br /> with the response from the city on working with us, too." <br /> "College has to be utilized by industry coming in; then training can be set up. Very important <br /> to landing industry in Paris". <br /> "We are working with PJC to help in technical training. Dean Vicki Oglesby has been very <br /> responsive to help." Pages 20 and 21. <br /> <br /> SURVEY RECOMMENDATION <br /> · Convene a focus group involving industry, sponsored jointly by the PEDC and/or Chamber and Paris <br /> Junior College to discuss emerging industry training needs, resources and programs currently active, and <br /> identify possible ways for the PEDC to address workforce development issues. Investments in workforce <br /> development from PEDC should meet current and specific industry needs. Page 24. <br /> <br /> ADDITIONAL STUDY <br /> Paris Junior College developed a Community Master Plan in 1994. The Master Plan sub-committee <br /> on Instructional Programs included the following members: <br /> Bob Perkins, Chairman, Manager of BC Tool Company <br /> Rachel Braswell, Retired, Paris lSD <br /> Philip Cecil, Chairman, PEDC <br /> Dr. William Marks, Paris lSD <br /> Ralph Rodgers, Retired, Paris lSD <br /> Dr. Robert Seay, East Texas State University Professor of Business. <br /> Jim Shay, Kimberly-Clark <br /> Daon Wall, Wall Concrete Pipe <br /> <br /> The Community Master Plan Instructional Programs sub-committee made the following recom- <br /> mendations to improve the technology section of PJC: <br /> <br /> STRATEGY <br /> · Develop an Electro-Mechanical maintenance curriculum that meets the requirements of <br /> major technical employers. <br /> <br /> · Develop an apprentice program with major employers that meets their continuing technical <br /> manpower needs. <br /> <br /> In the fall and winter of 1994-95, Paris Junior College organized an Advisory Committee to develop <br /> the Electro-Mechanical Technology Program. Members of that committee are: <br /> <br /> Jim Shay, Kimberly-Clark <br /> Bob Johns, Campbell Soup <br /> Jack Blackard, Campbell Soup <br /> David Harris, Earth Grains <br /> Bob Perkins, BC Tool Company <br /> Carl Pinson, Rodgers-Wade <br /> FUNDING NEEDS <br /> <br /> Requested from PEDC PJC to Provide <br /> <br /> Equipment - $60,000 Classroom <br /> Computers $ Tables <br /> Trainers Chalkboard <br /> Simulation Chairs <br /> Media Equipment <br /> TV/VCR <br /> Overhead projector <br /> Electronic equipment <br /> Office <br /> Telephone <br /> Desk/chair <br /> <br /> <br />