[PDF] Initiating And Implementing Partnerships Between Community Colleges And Business And Industry In Virginia eBook

Author : Bill Browning
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Page : 28 pages
File Size : 33,35 MB
Release : 2015
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"Working Together and Making A Difference: Virginia Western Community College and Goodwill Industries of the Valleys Partnership Case Study Report" is a report aimed at informing community college and workforce leaders of best practices for launching and expanding partnerships to serve students more effectively. Co-published by AspenWSI and Achieving the Dream in November 2015, the report reveals the stages of forming a new partnership, using a case study of the partnership between Virginia Western Community College and Goodwill Industries of the Valleys.The report demonstrates ways that community colleges and nonprofit workforce organizations can launch or expand upon existing partnerships, focusing on the case study to demonstrate: (1) How they built foundations of trust and community-focused results that set the stage for success. (2) How the partners resolved challenges together, and continually adapted their programs and services based on data and observations. (3) How they blended their resources and created a student-centered culture unlike most community college programs. (4) How they knitted together a broader network of stakeholders, including engaged employer-partners. "Working Together and Making a Difference" provides a compelling case for acquiring critical new capabilities through partnerships, rather than trying to develop them separately. It illustrates how leaders within two organizations weaved their assets together, pursuing a shared vision and making a bigger difference for students together than they could have apart. Furthermore, "Working Together and Making a Difference" expands upon AspenWSI's previous work on its Courses to Employment project. Courses to Employment makes available tools and resources for community colleges and nonprofit workforce organizations interested in developing partnerships to improve the services offered to their clients.We invite all community college and workforce development leaders, as well as all those interested in improving workforce development for low- and moderate-income workers, to download the "Working Together and Making a Difference." Appended are: (1) Partner Organization Profiles; (2) Partnership Roles in a Typical Cohort, as of 2014; (3) Program Design, Microsoft Office Specialist with Healthcare Focus; (4) MOS Program Enrollments and CORE Outcomes as of May 2015; (5) VWCC and MOS Program Student Profiles; and (6) Stakeholder Benefits, as Described in Case Study Interviews. [This report was written with Meredith Archer Hatch and Marcela Montes.].

Author : Clevenger, Morgan R.
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 630 pages
File Size : 24,65 MB
Release : 2024-09-17
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1668439182

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In academic-business partnerships, many challenges plague both sides of the equation. From navigating complex power dynamics to ensuring ethical conduct, managing risk, and fostering trust, these collaborations often seem to walk a tightrope without a safety net. The critical actors involved, such as university leaders, corporate executives, and government policymakers, often struggle to strike the delicate balance required for success. It is a world where mishaps are as common as best practices, and the potential for growth and innovation remains untapped due to these hurdles. The Role of Leaders and Actors in Academy-Business Partnerships: Issues of Risk, Trust, Power, Ethics, and Cooperation emerge as the guiding light in this labyrinthine journey. This book does not just highlight the issues; it presents concrete solutions. By offering a comprehensive exploration of the roles and responsibilities of key players, from university presidents to corporate executives, it equips readers with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the intricate dynamics of these partnerships successfully. With real-world examples of best practices and the cautionary tales of the "dark side of leadership," this book empowers academic scholars and corporate leaders alike to make informed decisions and forge collaborations that truly benefit both sides.

Author : Philip R. Day
Publisher : American Association of Community Colleges(AACC)
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 12,82 MB
Release : 1985
Category : Education
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A study was conducted for the American Association of Community and Junior Colleges (AACJC) and the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) to determine the nature and extent of partnerships that exist between community colleges and business/industry and high schools in the United States. The survey of 1,219 colleges sought information on the colleges' characteristics; establishment of business, industry, labor councils; participation in private industry councils; coordination with business/industry; large private sector employee training; public sector employee training; small business support; high school/college partnerships; and economic development offices. Based on responses from 770 (63.2%) of the colleges, study findings revealed: (1) 41% of the colleges had established business, industry, labor councils on their campuses; (2) two-thirds of the colleges participated in the area Private Industry Council; (3) two-thirds of the responding colleges had appointed business/industry coordinators on their campuses; (4) nearly three-fourths of all respondents offered training for large private sector employees, and three-fourths offered training for public sector employees; (5) 83% of the colleges reported providing small business support beyond traditional credit course work; (6) nearly 90% of respondents had collaborative arrangements with the high schools in their areas; and (7) 80% of the colleges reported involvement with local and state economic development offices. Appendices include the survey instrument, descriptions of exemplary cooperative programs, and a statement of the interests and activities of the AACJC/ACCT Keeping America Working Project. (HB)

Author : G. Jeremiah Ryan
Publisher : American Association of Community Colleges(AACC)
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 48,50 MB
Release : 1993
Category : Education
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In response to the competitive challenges of the emerging world economy, employers are looking increasingly to community colleges for the provision of job training to revitalize their work forces. While job training is an appropriate role for community colleges, its delivery, characterized by speed and adaptability, is contrary to most campus cultures, and calls for a new paradigm of teaching for the nation's workers. This book describes state-of-the-art economic development programs at community colleges. It's eight chapters are: (1) "A President's Perspective on Economic Development," by Richard J. Pappas; (2) "The Community College as an Economic Development Tool," by Charles C. Spence and Stanley Block; (3) "Federal Funding for Economic Development and Community Colleges," by David B. Canine; (4) "Partnerships with Senior Colleges and Universities," by Catherine B. Ahles; (5) "Serving Small Business," by Richard Shaink; (6) "Serving Big Business," by Frank G. Milligan and James L. McGuidwin; (7) "Working with Labor Unions," by Evan S. Dobelle and James Mullen; and (8) "The Fund Raising and Economic Development Linkage," by G. Jeremiah Ryan. (PAA)