The Education Committee at the Carlsbad Chamber provides a dynamic opportunity for business leaders and educators to collaborate on ways to deliver relevant learning opportunities and experiences for students in support of the preparation of young people to excel following their graduation from high school or post high school education.  We meet on the fourth Wednesdays of the month at 8:00 a.m. for 90 minutes January through May and in September and October. Our attendees include school principals and superintendents; educators/marketers from area colleges, charter or private schools; nonprofits along with businesses which have an educational component or are simply interested in learning about education and/or business practices in our community.  

Our monthly meetings differ from other committees in that we meet at various local businesses and sometimes schools.  At our meetings, you will hear inspirational community leaders discuss ways to deliver positive results for students and businesses.  

Every meeting includes a “School for Breakfast” and a “Business for Breakfast” presentation.  The latter is usually the business at which we are meeting.  This format encourages an open dialog between educators and businesses.  By exploring what businesses need in terms of workforce skills for the future and what educators are doing to provide that workforce, we support career readiness for our children.  The meeting concludes with “asks” and announcements that a school district or business might have.  After the meeting, we often take interesting tours of the business where we are meeting to learn more about their operations, business development and marketing.  

The pathway to supporting a young person’s successful career starts at a young age with career exploration/awareness and continues throughout their schooling with simulations, mentorship, and practicing job specific tasks.  The Education Committee helps to connect young people to mentors and opportunities that align with their interests and strengths.  The committee is designed to provide exemplary career development through the efforts of community business leaders and educators. 

We are always looking for more passionate community members and educators!  Join the committee!  Be part of the effort to help plan bright futures for businesses, our students and our community!