Get Involved
Volunteers have a tremendous impact on the students at Pearland ISD. They demonstrate commitment and dedication by serving as role models, as well as teach and encourage students to meet challenges and strive for excellence. Nothing means more to the future of our community, and we encourage you to become part of the NBCEA.
There are ways in which businesses or individuals can partner with the NBCEA. What better way for students to learn by hearing about industries and real-life experiences. The NBCEA actively seeks businesses and individuals to:
Serve on advisory boards
Review CTE curriculum
Advise on new facilities
Share expertise with CTE facility
Educate district leaders through industry events and meetings
Sponsor classroom equipment
Recruit for your profession
Offer work experiences/Internships
Host field trips
Participate in career events
Serve as a guest speaker
Network with local-area business to support CTE Initiatives
To learn more about becoming a stakeholder please contact the NBCEA office at 832-265-3625 or cindy@nbcea.org
NBCEA Promotes Internships
Of all the activities a student can do, high GPA, good school, athletics, club involvement, competitions, and others, the one activity that has the most impact on a student’s ability to get a job and increase their starting salary is for them to participate in internships. They are different from after school jobs which provide pocket money, they provide target experience in the field in which the student is considering making a career.
When the Northern Brazoria County Education Alliance (NBCEA) was created in 2007, one of the targeted goals was to create an internship program with primary employers in Pearland. The NBCEA facilitates placement through Pearland ISD CTE programs.
By providing an internship you not only give a student firsthand knowledge, but you are also giving them a real-life experience on what is involved in actually working the field.
Internships typically have students doing work they will be doing if they choose that field as a career.
For more information on hosting a student intern please contact Pearland ISD’s Career and Technical Education Director Mike Akin at akinm@pearlandisd.org or call 281-485-3203 or the NBCEA office at 832-265-625 or cindy@nbcea.org.
Provide an internship opportunity
guest speakers
Be a guest speaker in the classroom
Guest speakers offer students the opportunity to meet with individuals and experts in their community. Hear about real life experiences, encourage students to ask questions and offers a glimpse into what a student’s future may look like.
For more information on being a guest speaker please contact the NBCEA office at 832-265-3625 or cindy@nbcea.org
BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP LUNCHEON
The NBCEA provides networking opportunities that allow you to meet other business owners and leaders in the community. This is an excellent way to make social and business contacts. Attending the Business Partnership luncheons offers you the opportunity to network with community leaders who can send you valuable business, and keep you up to date on educational and political issues in local and state governments.
sponsOr a Career and technical education cte STUDENT MINI GRANT
NBCEA STUDENT CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION MINI GRANT
The Northern Brazoria County Education Alliance (NBCEA) is dedicated to advancing the educational and career aspirations of Pearland ISD students in grades 9 through 12 who are enrolled in a career and technical education program. The NBCEA Career and Technical Education Student Mini Grant offers students access to resources, experiences, and support that foster their academic growth and professional development.
Grant Amount:
• Awards range from $250.00-$500.00 per student/project
• Proceeds can be used for projects for competitions, including materials such as lumber, metal, safety equipment, new tools or replacements, proceeds can also be used for, drug testing fees, certification fees, and scrubs.
To sponsor a student CTE mini grant click on the button below
For more information about the NBCEA CTE Student Mini Grant contact the NBCEA office at
Email:cindy@nbcea.org /Phone:832-265-3625
We increase the collaboration between Industry and the Education Community to bring our Industry and Educational Partners together to address the need for specialized training and develop curriculum to address the need for highly skilled workers.
A significant percentage of the workforce in industry is approaching retirement age and the manufacturing community turned to the Northern Brazoria County Education Alliance to equip the next generation of workers. Pearland industry leaders developed a curriculum for a General Maintenance Technician in response to a need voiced by local manufacturers.
With training and experience, the General Maintenance Technician can lead to a career path with a majority of Pearland’s primary employers.
Industrial Technology Workforce Training
pearland isd cte programs and industry certifications
Job Candidates
By providing Pearland ISD students with the opportunity to become certified and licensure in demanding fields while in high school, they are able to have wider career and educational choices in additional to financial security.
To learn more about Pearland ISD’s current CTE programs and industry-based certifications click on the link below.
If you are looking to hire, the NBCEA can refer applicants to you to set up an interview. Contact cindy@nbcea.org
Partnership Testimonials
Jack Bailey, Technical Training Specialist at Aggreko
"Through Aggreko's internship able to employ graduate who are pursuing careers, just jobs".
Jeff Knauss, President and Owner of Compositech
“Employers understand and value the impact of internships. Internships are the single best way for me to evaluate prospective employees”.