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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS BY BOTH SCHOOLS AND BUSINESS |
What is Career Connections? |
 areer Connections is
Maryland's comprehensive school-to-careers system which supports school
reform, work force preparation, and economic development. The primary aim
is for all students to leave high school prepared to enter a career or higher
education. |
How do Educational Partnerships relate to Career Connections? |
Schools and business will create career connections for students by develoing proactive Educational Partnerships. |
Who may be a partner? |
Schools, businesses, andorganizations which are interested in working with students to affect the future work force may be partners. |
What is the time frame of an Educational Partnership? |
Partnerships are yearlong, renewable, collaborative efforts to achieve mutually agreed upon goals. |
Why do I need a partner? |
Schools and students benefit from access to business partners who have knowledge of career opportunities. Business organizations benefit from community involvement and recognition, while helping to develop a qualified and committed work force. |
How do I get started? |
Schools and businesses interested informing partnerships should contact the Office of Career Connections |
What does it mean to be an Educational Partner? |
It means participation in a recognized program to improve educational opportunities for students. |
Who wil be responsible for necessary training? |
The Office of Career Connections has experienced partnership coordinators who will provide training. |
Who will be involved in the partnership? |
Anyone in the business, school, and community may be involved in the partnership. |
Who will be my contact person? |
Each partner will select a liasion to coordinate partnership activities. |
How will communication be established and maintained once a partnership is formed? |
Key personnel from the business and the school will be identified to maintain communication. |
What kind of time/human resources commitment is required? |
This will be determined by each partnership. |
Are elementary students too young to be partnered with a business? |
Absolutely not! It is never too early to expose students to career options. |
What are the signs that the partnership is beginning to stagnate? |
Little or no activity has taken place between partners, and there has been infrequent communication. |
How do I revitalize a fading partnership? |
Contact the Office of Career Connections or reestablish communication with your partner. |
Can a business be considered a partner if it only makes a donation of money or equipment to the school? |
No. Human resources must be the primary objective. However, donations of materials and resources are appreciated and recognized by the school or school system program. |
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