The board may operate technical and workforce development programs as are necessary and appropriate to provide a skilled workforce within the state. Such technical and workforce development programs may be provided through the facilities and faculties of the community and technical colleges or may be provided at other sites and utilizing such other faculty and staff as are required to satisfy the needs of business and industry. The board, upon recommendation of the Chancellor, shall appoint such program directors as needed with respect to such programs, using the same procedures as are from time to time applicable to the appointment of the presidents of the community and technical colleges.