CARBON COUNTY BUSINESS/EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP

The Carbon County Business/Education Partnership was established in August 2009 to promote collaboration between business and education to strengthen workforce quality, develop career opportunities, and foster a culture of lifelong learning in the Carbon County region. The goals of CCB/EP are to collaborate with school districts to raise student achievement levels by aligning education with career preparation; to identify key business needs and incorporate academic curriculum, models, or programs; and to educate businesses on the benefits they will receive by participating in the partnership.

BENEFITS OF BUSINESS / EDUCATION PARTNERSHIPS

People want the best schools possible and are normally willing to commit the time, energy and resources to make this possible when they are asked or encouraged to help. Business/education partnerships are a proven method of getting people involved in school improvement. Truly successful business/education partnerships benefit everyone:

• Businesses benefit because they help shape the schools that prepare their future employees, while being involved in the rewarding work of helping students succeed.
• Communities benefit because business / education partnerships create a spirit of cooperation that keeps communities vital.
Students benefit because they are provided learning opportunities and opportunities to explore careers that they might not otherwise have.
• Parents benefit because they have an enthusiastic team of people working with them to ensure that students receive the best education possible.
• Schools benefit because they open a two-way line of communication with the business world; the world where their students will compete for jobs.
• Teachers benefit because they learn more about their local community and the academic and personal skills needed by its employers.