MISSION

The mission of the Northwest Suburban Education to Careers Partnership, a partnership of the school Districts 211, 214, 220 and Harper College, and the local community and employers, is to improve regional education for employment by coordinating programs and expanding opportunities for students to explore careers and develop transferable technical skills for future work.

Purpose for Starting the Partnership:

The Northwest Suburban Education to Careers Partnership was established through an intergovernmental agreement approved January 24, 1985. A subsequent revision was approved September 9, 1986. Its purpose is to foster Partnership planning and effort, directed to improving the vocational education and services provided to the area residents served by the Partnership in the most cost-effective manner.

Board of Representatives:

The Board of Representatives is composed of the chief executive officer from each member district and other members designated by each district’s chief executive officer. The Board meets quarterly.

Township High School District 211

Dr. Roger Thornton, Superintendent
Mr. Jeff Butzen, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum
Mr. Otis Price, Director of Athletics, Activities, Student Career Development

Township High School District 214

Dr. David Schuler, Superintendent
Mr. Jeff Jerdee, Director Grants, Education to Careers & Technology Education

Community Unified School District 220

Dr. Tom Leonard, Superintendent
Ms. Jill Fearday, Director of Guidance and Counseling

William Rainey Harper College

Dr. Robert L. Breuder, President
Dr. Sheila Quirk-Bailey, Vice President Strategic Planning and Alliances
Dr. Sally Griffith, Dean, Asst. Vice President, Career and Technical Programs

Administrative Council

The Administrative Council is a standing committee of the Board of Representatives. Membership consists of one member of the Board of Representatives from each participating district.

Township High School District 211
Mr. Otis Price, Director of Athletics, Activities, Student Career Development

Township High School District 214
Mr. Jeff Jerdee, Director Grants, Education to Careers & Technology Education Ms. Meriam Schnabl, Internship/Talent Coordinator Community Unified School

District 220
Ms. Jill Fearday, Director of Guidance and Counseling
Ms. Ellen Corcoran, Faculty, Work Program Coordinator

William Rainey Harper College
Dr. Sally Griffith, Dean, Asst.Vice President, Career and Technical Programs