Appointments
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Council Members
The Governor appoints fourteen Council members to six-year staggered terms and designates one business or labor representative to serve as the Council's presiding officer. One-third of members' terms expire in each odd-numbered year. Chairs of the Council's five partner agencies serve as ex officio members. An ex officio member serves as a member of the Council as long as the member continues to serve in the designated agency.
| Member | Category |
| John Sylvester, Chair, Houston | Business |
| Sharla Hotchkiss, Vice Chair, Midland | Community–Based Organizations |
| Edward Adams, Austin | Business |
| Karen Bonner, Corpus Christi | Business |
| James Brookes, Amarillo | Labor |
| Blas Castañeda, Laredo | Education |
| Steve Dement, Houston | Labor |
| Aaron Demerson, Austin |
Ex Officio Economic Development and Tourism |
| Carmen Olivas Graham, El Paso | Education |
| Richard Hatfield, Austin | Labor |
| Albert Hawkins, III, Austin |
Ex Officio Texas Health and Human Services Commission |
| Robert Hawkins, Bellmead | Labor |
| Larry Jeffus, Garland | Education |
| Wes Jurey, Arlington | Business |
| Paul Mayer, Garland | Business |
| Raymund Paredes, Austin |
Ex Officio Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board |
| Danny Prosperie, Bridge City | Labor |
| Robert Scott, Austin |
Ex Officio Texas Education Agency |
| Larry Temple, Austin |
Ex Officio Texas Workforce Commission |
Council Meeting Dates
2008
- March 6-7
- June 5-6
- September 4-5
- December 2-3
Council Committees
System Integration Technical Advisory Committee
The Council Chair established the System Integration Technical Advisory Committee (SITAC) in late 2003 to assist the Council with implementation of Destination 2010: FY2004-FY2009 Strategic Plan for the Texas Workforce Development System (Destination 2010). SITAC is responsible for coordinating and monitoring the implementation of action plans contained in the strategic plan.
Members
SITAC is chaired by the Vice Chair of the Council, and includes an
executive-level representative from each of the eight agencies of the
Texas workforce development system and the local workforce development boards, and
an advisor from the Office of the Governor.
SITAC Meeting Dates
2008
- March 13
- June 6
- September 4
Strategic Plan
Strategic Plan – Destination 2010 [506KB PDF]
Apprenticeship and Training Advisory Committee
The Council Chair established the Apprenticeship and Training Advisory Committee (ATAC) in November 1996 to provide information, advice and recommendations to the Council concerning its mandates regarding apprenticeship in Texas. ATAC recommends forms, formulas and administrative procedures for the distribution of available funds to apprenticeship training programs funded under Chapter 133 of the Texas Education Code.
Members
ATAC is co-chaired by two members of the Council and includes 13 apprenticeship representatives appointed by the Council Chair.
ATAC Meeting Dates
2008
- February 28
- September 4
Apprenticeship Brochure