Develop and Expand
Your Business Partnerships

Expansion of business partnerships can bring major resources and benefits to colleges. Each year, colleges find that they have decreasing resources and increased demands from their students and the communities they serve. Assuring that each member of your staff has the skills to successfully work with businesses and build strategic partnerships is essential for today’s successful college.

Expanding and developing business partnerships provides benefits for all concerned. Through Business Partnerships, colleges have a resource for

Ø       Student referrals,

Ø       Jobs for graduates,

Ø       Advisory committee members,

Ø       Potential funding partners for special projects and scholarships, and

Ø       Business resources and contacts.

Benefits for your business partners include

Ø       A source of educated and trained employees with skills needed for the 21^st century,

Ø       A resource for business-related problems and consultants to assist the business in maximizing profits, and

Ø       Use of college resources for meetings and contacts within the community.

This workshop is designed to assist staff in learning essential skills:

Ø       Working in the business community,

Ø       Building solid and trusting partnerships, and

Ø       Developing long-term sustainable projects.

To find out more, email Ed Leach or call (480) 705-8200, x233.