(3)__Recommending and overseeing the implementation of an initiative to provide all high school students in the State with information about higher education and career opportunities in the State. The initiative must include information regarding public and private postsecondary education programs in the State, career paths, required education and training and lists of high-growth occupations, high-paying jobs and occupational shortages.__The S.W.A.T. team shall implement the initiative statewide no later than January 15, 2005; and

(4)__Recommending and overseeing the implementation of a program to bring volunteers from business and government to high schools throughout the State to provide students with information about career opportunities and the education required for different careers.__The S.W.A.T. team shall implement this program statewide no later than January 15, 2005.

2.__Higher education planning.__The S.W.A.T. team shall:

A.__Assist the University of Maine System and the Maine Community College System in their development of a comprehensive plan for higher education that will meet the needs of the State's economy and business community for research and development, commercialization of products and services, emerging technologies and workforce training; and

B.__Review the need for and develop proposals for funding to develop professional health care education and training at the University of Maine System and the Maine Community College System that will increase employment opportunities throughout the State.

3.__Oversight.__The S.W.A.T. team shall monitor and oversee the development and implementation of initiatives undertaken by state agencies and organizations to create opportunities for youth through economic development, education, employment and other strategies.

§13163.__Construction; authority of boards of trustees of

higher education institutions

Nothing in this chapter may be construed to provide the S.W.A.T. team with any authority regarding the policies and