Community College Board for Community & Junior Colleges


	George F. Walker Workforce Training Award

Mr. Walker was a board member of the MCCB from 1991 until 2010 and served as Chairman for 14 years. He was mindful of and greatly supported the important role our community colleges play in workforce training. Mr. Walker valued the impact that community colleges have on state economic development, and how essential workforce training is as a tool to help attract business and industry to our state. In addition, he focused on providing workforce training to enhance productivity and employment opportunities for existing businesses. Mr. Walker was instrumental in the creation of the Workforce Enhancement Training Fund which provides money to our community colleges for workforce training projects. He helped to bring prosperity to many thousands of our citizens both as an employer and public servant. Without question, Mr. Walker was one of our state’s foremost champions of improving education and training for Mississippi workers. Mr. Walker’s longtime services rendered to the community college system resulted in immeasurable contributions. To commemorate his boundless efforts, an annual workforce award has been established in his honor. The award is referred to as the George F. Walker Workforce Training Award.

DEADLINE
The nomination deadline is Friday, October 26, 2012. The deadline is the date after which nominations will no longer be accepted.

Eligibility CriteriaNominee Process \| ApplicationCommitteeContact Us ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA This distinguished achievement will be awarded to the nominee who best exemplifies the passion of Mr. Walker by providing extraordinary contributions for the betterment of workforce training. Eligible recipients include current or former community college directors, coordinators, instructors and staff, business and industry that have demonstrated quality community college partnerships, MCCB administrators and staff, legislators, and state officials. Candidates should be able to document their contributions to support workforce training in the following categories: Advocated or secured funding to enhance workforce education/training, initiatives, or employment. Promoted and marketed workforce training at a local or statewide level. Service on various committees or organizations to strengthen workforce training. Document impact on workforce participants to enhance productivity, quality of life, and self-sufficiency. Demonstrated a long-term commitment to workforce education over an extended period of time. NOMINATION PROCESS Application(s) must be received by the MCCB on or before the deadline: Friday, October 26, 2012 of each year. Candidates must be nominated (self nomination is not allowed). Application and supporting documentation must be complete. Incomplete packets will not be considered. Application(s) will be evaluated and ranked by the Award Committee. Candidates submitting applications will be notified of the award status by the Award Committee Chairperson or his/her designee The award will be presented at the annual Governor’s Workforce Conference (If one is organized) and will be presented by the MCCB Chairperson or his designee to include the MCCB Executive Director or preferably the Governor Nominations are no longer being accepted. COMMITTEE REPRESENTATION George F. Walker Workforce Training Award Committee will consist of the following positions or individuals: Chairperson of the community college Workforce Directors Association Chairperson of the community college Career and Technical Deans Association Chairperson of the Mississippi Association of Community and Junior College Presidents The Mississippi Community College Board Executive Director or his designee (Will serve as Chairperson of the Award Committee A business and industry representative designated by the Award Committee CONTACT US If additional information or support is needed please contact us at: Mississippi Community College Board Dr. Shawn Mackey Associate Executive Director for Workforce, Career and Technical Education Telephone: (601) 432-6519 Email: smackey@mccb.edu