What are the benefits of School
Business Partnerships? Here’s
what business people and
educators report:
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Business partners become enlightened about the current school environment and are
provided the ability to give input into the curriculum.
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Business partners gain a greater understanding and appreciation of the current educational,
social, economic and cultural demands of the contemporary school on students
and their families.
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Business partners witness how school partners responsibly use resources provided
through tax dollars, state funding and bonds.
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Students gain a mentor and/or see adults as positive role models and this builds
assets for students that increase odds for success.
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Business partners see youth in a positive light to counter mostly negative media exposure.
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Business partners receive the intrinsic satisfaction of knowing they’ve made a positive
and worthwhile difference in the lives of students.
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Business partners provide students with real world expectations to support the
schools, e.g. arrive to class on time; take math classes; respect others.
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Students gain awareness of current workforce environments and of occupations and
career opportunities.
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Educators gain insight into the current workforce demands/needs that may be applicable
to the curriculum they teach.
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Business partners gain insight into today’s youth and the trends and motivations of the
future workforce.
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Business partners provide financial and staff support to the school to develop skills
that are “above average” for entry-level employees.
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Business partners receive Volunteer/Service Credit that benefits the business, student
and community.
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Business partners have the opportunity to network among their peers in business and
schools.
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Business partners have community partnering opportunities as well as advertising and
promotion possibilities.
