Why Business
and Education Partnerships?
Stanislaus
County employers face a serious shortage
of workers who have the skills necessary
to function effectively in today's
workplace. Concerned about this problem,
business, education, and community are
working through Stanislaus Partners in
Education (SPIE) to help better prepare
students for the workplace and for
post-secondary education.
What are the Benefits of a
Partnership?
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Introduces
students to the requirements of the
workplace
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Prepares students to compete
successfully in the workplace
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Improves the skills of our future
workforce
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Enhances student achievement
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Promotes positive reform in the
public schools
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Increases the involvement and
visibility of business in the
community
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Creates a better understanding of
business and free enterprise in the
educational community
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Enhances opportunities for employers
and employees to join together in
community service
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Creates a skilled workforce
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Encourages business input in
school/college curricula
Examples of
Partnership!
The concept of partnerships is people
helping people - adults helping
students. Partnerships with education
range from small to large businesses.
Any one or any combination of the
activities listed below are examples of
partnerships:
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Tutor students in subject areas
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Provide employees as guest speakers
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Offer students a day of "job shadowing"
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Offer technical training at the work
site or in
the school
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Teach personal skills needed for success
in the
workforce
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Mentor students
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Provide awards, incentives
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Sponsor citizenship programs
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Fund scholarships
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Assist with student assemblies/job
fairs/projects
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Donate equipment
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Display student work
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Support workshops/conferences
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Sponsor school clubs
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Support school safety programs
Participate
personally and/or financially in SPIE sponsored
activities including:
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Teacher Career Education Grants
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High School Counselors' Tour of
Businesses
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Student and Teacher Internships in Local
Businesses
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Occupational Olympics
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School-to-Work Programs in High Schools
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Job Skills Academy
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Career Presenters Network
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