Improving the Lives of Working Families Business and Community College Partnerships: A How-To Guide October 3, 2011 Improving the Lives of Working Families 0

A Unique Voice Bridging Business and Policy to Shape the Competitiveness of the Workforce and Workplace Today’s Objectives  Understand the mission of Corporate Voices and our work around the skills gap and Learn and Earn partnerships  Learn the business perspective of these partnerships and begin the framework for a business engagement strategy for your organization  Provide information on the community college perspective of these partnerships  Learn from the experiences of others 1

A Unique Voice Bridging Business and Policy to Shape the Competitiveness of the Workforce and Workplace 2 Discussion Questions Why are business and community college partnerships imperative to business needs? Why are these partnerships imperative to community college needs?

A Unique Voice Bridging Business and Policy to Shape the Competitiveness of the Workforce and Workplace Why Pursue Partnerships? Business ImperativesCommunity College Imperatives Retention RatesCollege Completion Agenda Skill and Education LevelsProvide Needed Students DiversityIncrease Revenues Job Performance and ProductivityCurriculum Evaluation Building the Talent PipelineMarketing 3

A Unique Voice Bridging Business and Policy to Shape the Competitiveness of the Workforce and Workplace About Corporate Voices 4  Founded in 2001  National business membership organization  Represent private sector in dialogue on social policy issues involving working families  More than 50 partner companies  Annual net revenues more than $1 trillion  More than 4 million employees  All 50 states

A Unique Voice Bridging Business and Policy to Shape the Competitiveness of the Workforce and Workplace How We Do It  We combine:  Research  Collaboration  Business best practices  Advocacy  We work with partners to:  Create and influence the adoption of corporate and public policy  Better support working families 5

A Unique Voice Bridging Business and Policy to Shape the Competitiveness of the Workforce and Workplace Higher Education and the Labor Market 6 63% of all jobs will require some college or better by Source: Analysis of March CPS data, Center on Education and the Workforce

A Unique Voice Bridging Business and Policy to Shape the Competitiveness of the Workforce and Workplace Workforce Trends and Truths 7 Source: Center on Education and the Workforce Ready or Not and Help Wanted 63% will require some postsecondary education

A Unique Voice Bridging Business and Policy to Shape the Competitiveness of the Workforce and Workplace Overview of Learn and Earn Working-student friendly employer practices and policies Working-student friendly college practices and policies On–Campus Work Study Unpaid Credit- bearing Internships COLLEGES EMPLOYERS Off–Campus Work Study Professional Tracks*: MD, JD, CPA, PE

A Unique Voice Bridging Business and Policy to Shape the Competitiveness of the Workforce and Workplace Micro Business Case Studies 9

A Unique Voice Bridging Business and Policy to Shape the Competitiveness of the Workforce and Workplace Business and Community College Partnerships 10 Employer Practices Apprenticeship Tuition Reimbursement and Assistance Programs Accredited Corporate Training Flexible Work Scheduling Supporting Industry-Endorsed Skills Certifications Public/Private Partnership Cooperative Education Partnership Negotiate Instructional Delivery Prior Learning Assessment Mentorship Career Navigation Internships

A Unique Voice Bridging Business and Policy to Shape the Competitiveness of the Workforce and Workplace 11 Discussion Question What’s the first step in creating partnerships with business?

A Unique Voice Bridging Business and Policy to Shape the Competitiveness of the Workforce and Workplace 12 Stakeholders Wheel: Right Connections from the Start Business Divisions Community College Divisions Business and Community College Partnerships

A Unique Voice Bridging Business and Policy to Shape the Competitiveness of the Workforce and Workplace 13 Discussion Question Keys to successful partnerships?

A Unique Voice Bridging Business and Policy to Shape the Competitiveness of the Workforce and Workplace Keys to Successful Partnerships  Common Objectives  Trust and Respect  Leadership  Flexibility  Language and Culture  Environmental Scan  Clearly Defined Roles and Expectations  Timing  Measurement and Data  Communication 14 Source: Across the Great Divide

A Unique Voice Bridging Business and Policy to Shape the Competitiveness of the Workforce and Workplace 15 Q & A Other Questions?

A Unique Voice Bridging Business and Policy to Shape the Competitiveness of the Workforce and Workplace Today’s Objectives  Understand the mission of Corporate Voices and our work around the skills gap and Learn and Earn partnerships  Learn the business perspective of these partnerships and begin the framework for a business engagement strategy for your organization  Provide information on the community college perspective of these partnerships  Learn from the experiences of others 16

A Unique Voice Bridging Business and Policy to Shape the Competitiveness of the Workforce and Workplace About Corporate Voices 17  Founded in 2001  National business membership organization  Represent private sector in dialogue on social policy issues involving working families  More than 50 partner companies  Annual net revenues more than $1 trillion  More than 4 million employees  All 50 states

A Unique Voice Bridging Business and Policy to Shape the Competitiveness of the Workforce and Workplace Overview of Learn and Earn Working-student friendly employer practices and policies Working-student friendly college practices and policies On–Campus Work Study Unpaid Credit- bearing Internships COLLEGES EMPLOYERS Off–Campus Work Study Professional Tracks*: MD, JD, CPA, PE

A Unique Voice Bridging Business and Policy to Shape the Competitiveness of the Workforce and Workplace 19 Stakeholders Wheel: Right Connections from the Start Business Divisions Community College Divisions Business and Community College Partnerships

A Unique Voice Bridging Business and Policy to Shape the Competitiveness of the Workforce and Workplace Keys to Successful Partnerships  Common Objectives  Trust and Respect  Leadership  Flexibility  Language and Culture  Environmental Scan  Clearly Defined Roles and Expectations  Timing  Measurement and Data  Communication 20 Source: Across the Great Divide

A Unique Voice Bridging Business and Policy to Shape the Competitiveness of the Workforce and Workplace Strengths of Community College Partners  Flexibility and Speed  Dedicated Faculty & Staff  Single Point of Contact  Student Support  Tutoring and Advisement Services  Academic and Career Planning  Cost-effective  Customized Curriculum  Corporate Capacity Building  Flexible Course Scheduling and Delivery  Community Partnerships  Teamwork and Collaboration  Articulation Agreements  Foundation and General Education  Prior Learning Assessment 21

A Unique Voice Bridging Business and Policy to Shape the Competitiveness of the Workforce and Workplace 22 Discussion Questions What other strengths do community colleges bring to partnerships with business?

A Unique Voice Bridging Business and Policy to Shape the Competitiveness of the Workforce and Workplace Strengths of Business Partners 23  Competency Needs  Dedicated Staff  Local Support Staff  Promotion of Opportunities  Awareness and Recruitment Opportunities  Career Pathways  Tuition Assistance  Subject Matter Experts  Recognition of Credentials  Flexible Work Options  Community Partnerships  Teacher Externships  In-Kind Contributions  Contextualized Learning  Prior Learning Assessment

A Unique Voice Bridging Business and Policy to Shape the Competitiveness of the Workforce and Workplace 24 Discussion Questions What other strengths do businesses bring to partnerships with community colleges?

A Unique Voice Bridging Business and Policy to Shape the Competitiveness of the Workforce and Workplace 25 Q & A What are perceived obstacles from partnering with business?

A Unique Voice Bridging Business and Policy to Shape the Competitiveness of the Workforce and Workplace Micro Business Case Studies 26

A Unique Voice Bridging Business and Policy to Shape the Competitiveness of the Workforce and Workplace 27 Q & A Other Questions?

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