This document discusses expanding partnerships between businesses and schools to support work-based learning (WBL). It provides an overview of WBL definitions, outcomes, and criteria from ConnectEd and the National Academy Foundation. Participants brainstormed new and traditional roles for business partners in WBL and advisory boards. Benefits to businesses include improved employee skills and a stronger local workforce. The document outlines strategies for developing strong partnerships, such as clearly defining partner roles and having regular communication. It also discusses broadening the definition of WBL to include more experiences across grade levels. The implications of an expanded WBL definition for businesses could include more engagement opportunities.

1. Rob Atterbury- ConnectEdCindy McHugh – National Academy Foundation

2. Purpose and OverviewExpand our thinking about business and community involvementReview and reflect on new definition of involvementIdentify and develop new strategies of engagementUnderstand what gets results and what doesn’t workIdentify action steps

4. CE/NAF Alignment of WBL Career Practicum: Definitions, Outcomes, and Criteria, Gold StandardsConnectNAF Draft Guide to Work-based LearningNAF WBL Assessment

5. CE/NAF Alignment of WBL Marketing IdeasTools and Sample CalendarsField Review Draft of Definitions, Criteria, Outcomes Gold StandardsConnectGuides to Logistics and LegalCurriculumStudent Portfolio NAF Guide to WBLProfessional DevelopmentNAF WBL Assessment

6. Traditional Roles Business and Community partnersWhat are some of the ways business are now involved?Introduce yourselves to one anotherSelect a recorder/reporterTable group brainstorm

7. Roles of Business and IndustryAdvisory Board MemberApprove curriculum and competencies Field Trip SitesGuest SpeakerTutor/MentorProvide resourcesProvide InternshipLower commitmentMore commitment

8. Video Examplehttp://naf.org/resources/advisory-board-development

9. Additional/New rolesDevelop a vision, mission and strategyHelp to define student outcomesSupport the creation of the pathwayProvide teacher job shadowing/externship opportunitiesProvide project ideas/demonstrate real-world applicationAssess student workDeveloping a broad-based coalition at the district level CommittedReally committed

10. Developing a District SystemBroad-based Community Coalition School District Supports, Sustains, PushesSupportsSupportsPathways/AcademiesTheme-based Integrated Curriculum and Work-based Learning

11. Broad-based Coalition Intermediary Function Political WillCommunity ConnectorKeep Districts focused on theory of action

12. Monitor progress

13. Celebrate success

14. Hold Districts accountable

15. Support the needs of the district and academiesExamples of Stellar PartnershipsPasadena Broad-based Coalitionhttp://www.connectedcalifornia.org/about/media.php?video=pasadena

16. Value of a Business/Community PartnerTrue partnershipCurriculum supportNetwork to othersAdvocate/protect

17. Where are you with Partnership Engagement?Board Start-upBoard DevelopmentEarly StagesInstructional Support

18. Staff Development

19. Human Resource InvestmentIntermediate StagesIndividual AdvocacyAdvanced StagesOrganizational Advocacy

20. Financial InvestmentDefining the “ask”When thinking about opportunities for partner engagement, consider the following:Who

21. What

22. Why

23. When Who should be included?College partnersBusiness related to the academy or pathwayHR professionalsCommunity based organizations that support your studentsAcademy DirectorPrincipalParentsStudent representative

24. Tips on Developing Business PartnersLeveraging formal partners for outreachInformal networking family neighborssocial circlesAlways on the look outAt the partyOn the airplaneAt the grocery store

25. What are the benefits to business?Brainstorm with your table teamRecordReport out

26. Return on investment for businessReasons for being involvedImproved employee learning, productivity and moraleFavorable publicityIncreased networkingIncreased diversityClearer focus for future engagementA stronger system for developing skilled workers in the industryGreater exposure in the market(s) served by the company

27. http://naf.org/resources/career-academies-advisory-boards-and-educators

28. Return on InvestmentA national study on employer investments in work-based learning found that for every dollar invested, companies saw a return on investment ranging from $0.40 to $5.64.“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” Margaret Mead

29. What doesn’t workAsking for moneyNot having an “ask”No clear role/no structureNot listening to the advice or having an answer for every suggestion “Yeah, we tried that” or “We’re doing that already”Overly complicatedNot engaging partners with students

30. How to build a strong, well run advisory boardStructure: Business chairCommunication systemClearly defined mission/action plan, bylawsAgendas and minutes from meetings with clear action steps, owners, and deadlinesAction on recommendationsHearing feedback from studentsProviding a sense of true engagementClear about the “ask” at all timesInviting suggestions and listening to themFormally and informally recognizing partner’s contributions

31. Calendar and protocol for active engagement Ideal strategy for true engagement: Monthly meetingsPeriodic focused updates:Fall- Setting the goals for the year, establishing the vision, mission and goalsWinter- focus on WBL opportunitiesReview fall plan to ensure you are on trackSpring – review data, celebrate successes, reward studentsEnd of year: Survey partners for ideas related to continuous improvement

32. Work-based Learning as a Primary RoleWhy do Work-based Learning?What student outcomes do you anticipate from a Work-based learning experience? Are there new ways to achieve these outcomes?What are the implications for engaging businesses?

33. Broadening the definition of WBLhttp://www.connectedcalifornia.org/files/WBLDefinitionCriteriaOutcomes.pdf

35. Grades K-4 5-8 9-12 13+Career AwarenessCareer Exploration“Career Practicum”Career PreparationClinicalInternshipCareer DayWork-studyField TripJob ShadowMentor/TutorGuest SpeakerApprenticeshipCompany TourService LearningVirtual EnterpriseOn the job TrainingEmployment TrainingStudent-run EnterpriseCooperative EducationProject Related InternshipProblem or Project-based Research

36. New Ways to Engage Business Partnershttp://www.connectedcalifornia.org/toolkit_areas/video/dmd_wbl.f4v/last:6

37. QuestionWhat are the implications of this new definition on the business community?

38. Next StepsWhat actions steps will you take back to your team from today?

39. ResourcesWBL in CA Report - Irvine FoundationNew Ways to WorkAB 2648 Report – WestEd or CDE The Gold Standards for HS Internships - National Academy Foundation Partnership Guide - CASN

40. Additional InformationNational Academy Foundation Website:www.naf.orgCindy McHughcmchugh@naf.org ConnectEd Website:www.ConnectEdCalifornia.orgRob Atterburyratterbury@ConnectEdCalifornia.org