EPLC Conference

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Business and Education

• A Partnership that Works
• For Students

2
What do the partners expect?

• Its helpful when we invite them to be at the
  table early in the planning
• Respect each others perspectives and skills
• Follow through with commitments
• Spend some time learning together
• An investment of time recognizing that
  meaningful collaborations and results seldom
  happen quickly

3
The work begins with a shared vision.

• and builds from interest, strength, and
  commitment.

4
Some examples

• EPI-Center
• Advisory Committees
• Regional Education Index Report
• Business-Education Partnership
• Legislative Breakfast
• Spokespersons

• Allegheny Conference
• Economic Investment
• QUAD GROUP -- Unlikely messengers
  Champions
• State committees
• Testimony
• Business leaders importance of school boards

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The Ask

• Not just dollars
• Gap analysis
• Action oriented -- specific need
• Measurable results