Education Action Group

This group assembles when specific actions need to be taken to assist our education partners with workforce development.

Initiated legislation to provide students with elective credits for working in businesses
Raised funds to maintain the National Math & Science Initiative (NMSI) program
Held summits to identify solutions to workforce issues
Established working subcommittees to implement soft-skills training in schools
Created “Lawton Loves Educator” discount programs with merchants
Formed the Partners in Education program to give individuals, businesses and organizations a means to provide support to local schools
Hosted community welcome events for Teach For America teachers
Annually provide input on Chamber Legislative Agendas
Organized community input sessions for bond issue considerations

Co-Chair: Patty Neuwirth

Co-Chair: James Taylor