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Business and Education . A Partnership that Works For Students. What do the partners expect?. It’s helpful when we invite them to be at the table early in the planning Respect each other’s perspectives and skills Follow through with commitments Spend some time learning together
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Business and Education A Partnership that Works For Students Karen S. McIntyre Allegheny Conference on Community Development
What do the partners expect? • It’s helpful when we invite them to be at the table early in the planning • Respect each other’s perspectives and skills • Follow through with commitments • Spend some time learning together • An investment of time… recognizing that meaningful collaborations and results seldom happen quickly Karen S. McIntyre Allegheny Conference on Community Development
The work begins with a shared vision…. … and builds from interest, strength, and commitment. Karen S. McIntyre Allegheny Conference on Community Development
EPI-Center Advisory Committees Regional Education Index Report Business-Education Partnership Legislative Breakfast Spokespersons Allegheny Conference Economic Investment “QUAD GROUP” -- Unlikely messengers & Champions State committees Testimony Business leaders – importance of school boards Some examples Karen S. McIntyre Allegheny Conference on Community Development
The Ask: Not just dollars Gap analysis Action oriented -- specific need Measurable results Karen S. McIntyre Allegheny Conference on Community Development