Date and Time
Wednesday Aug 5, 2015
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM CDT
Contact Information
Phone: (806) 761-7000
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Description
Education Luncheon
The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce will host an Education Luncheon on Wed., August 5, from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Lubbock Scottish Rite. The luncheon will focus on early childhood development and workforce development.
Meaningful partnerships between the business community and educators through regional cooperation are essential in affecting the growth of a healthy applicant pool and job readiness, thereby preparing students to be productive citizens upon entry to the labor market in the coming years. This luncheon will aim at creating a forum by which business and education partners meet for ongoing and vigorous dialogue to address the growing need for a viable and flourishing workforce. They will also provide a bridge by which the business community and educators may meet to form.
The featured speaker will be Dr. David Anthony, Chief Executive Officer of Raise Your Hand Texas (RYHT). Dr. Anthony has dedicated his extensive and successful career to public education. Prior to joining RYHT, he led the Cypress Fairbanks Independent School District as superintendent for seven years, during which time the district became the third-largest school district in Texas with more than 106,000 students. He also served as superintendent in McKinney ISD, Texas City ISD, Mount Pleasant ISD and High Island ISD.
A panel of local education and child development professionals will follow the presentation with a Q&A session to address the subject as well. The panelists include: Dr. Berhl Robertson, Superintendent Lubbock ISD; Keith Bryant, Superintendent Lubbock-Cooper ISD and Carolyn Simpson, Success By 6 Director/Community Impact Associate at United Way.
Platinum sponsor is Goodwill Industries of Northwest Texas.
The cost of the luncheon is $40. Chamber members get a discounted price of $35. Those wishing to attend the luncheon can do so by registering at LubbockChamber.com or by calling (806) 761-7000. Deadline to register is Fri., July 31, at 5 p.m.
For more information or sponsorships, please contact Allison Cottrell at allison.cottrell@lubbockbiz.org or at (806) 761-7000.
