PIE Business-Education Forum - August 25, 2015

Description

Partners In Education invites business, education, and community members to join us on August 25^th from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM at the Portage County Business Council for the next Business-Education Forum.

The focus of this forum will be roles of business, education and community in preparing Portage County students to successfully transition from school to career through integrated community, business, education and career pipelines while working to meet local employer needs. Related discussion topics include skills gaps that impact students and employers; the difference between education and training; education and training roles, responsibilities and expectations for local businesses, schools and community organizations; and asset mapping to identify niche workforce development initiatives that contribute to the shared measurements.

Shared Measurements:  
 

• Increase the number of students and businesses involved in career exploration and employability skills development programs.
• Increase the number of students and businesses involved in formal school-to-work programs (PIE co-ops, internships and youth apprenticeships).
• Increase the number of individuals obtaining CTE Act 59 Industry Certificates and Certifications.
• Increase understanding of career assessments (Work Keys, ACT, SAT, and Accuplacer) and them in a meaningful way for students, employers and the community.