§16-66-8. Duties of council.

The advisory duties and responsibilities of the council shall include, but are not restricted to, the following:

(1) Review ways to streamline and align the existing workforce development functions of the state.

(2) Evaluate the best way to increase awareness and educate students on available opportunities in industry sectors.

(3) Evaluate ways to create a feedback loop for industry and education.

(4) Evaluate private/public partnerships to create industry-funded scholarship programs for community colleges, vocational programs, and dual enrollment programs.

(5) Evaluate the value of increasing the marketing associated with career readiness and skilled craft trades.

(6) Evaluate the standards for membership and operations to the existing 10 regional workforce development councils.

(7) Evaluate and make recommendations to realign the counties that comprise a regional council, as required to meet the needs of employers.

(Act 2014-16, §8.)