Q & A on how to get started…
Question:
“I want to get a work-based learning partnership started. How do I start?”
Answer:
The first thing you need to do is attend an advisory meeting at your local Career and Technical Education center or vocational school. If there is no CTE center or vocational school in your area, contact your local high school for program information.
Question:
Why should a business owner attend an advisory meeting?
Answer:
Most business owners think advisory meetings are a waste of time. Here are 3 important reasons why you should go to an advisory meeting.
Community Engagement: It provides an opportunity to engage with the local community and understand the issues and concerns that affect local education.
Influence and Impact: You can have a direct impact on decisions that shape the educational environment and policies, helping to improve the quality of education for students.
Networking: It's a chance to meet other community members, educators, and parents, which can lead to valuable connections and collaborations.
Advisory meetings can be your entrance to partner with education. Work-based learning opportunities will be the focal point of advisory meetings since the states are mandating work-based learning in their curriculum.