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BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS:
BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN EDUCATION AND BUSINESS
Business partnerships are the cornerstone of creating meaningful career exploration opportunities for students in the Academies of Louisville. By collaborating with local businesses and community organizations, we connect students to firsthand learning experiences that extend beyond the classroom.
These partnerships not only enrich student learning but also help cultivate a skilled talent pipeline, strengthening Louisville as a premier place to live, learn, and work.
Are you ready to help ensure a brighter future for our students, businesses, workforce, and community?
Your involvement as a business partner is essential to preparing the next generation for postsecondary success and careers! Together, we can provide students with real-world, relevant experiences that align with the demands of today's evolving workforce.
Use this partnership to allow your current employees to be a part of mentoring and shaping the students who join your place of employment, and you’ll reap the benefits. It’s no longer solely about profits but actually about being a committed member of the community.
Kim Blanding, Norton Healthcare
You’re not only teaching them how to be professionals; you’re teaching them how to be adults. If you bring them in and treat them right, you can fill your pipeline and employment needs and have the pleasure of watching these kids grow with your company.
Chad Anglin, Wirecrafters
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOUR BUSINESS?
TALENT PIPELINE DEVELOPMENT
Employers gain early access to a pool of young talent, allowing them to shape and influence future employees' skills and career interests. This can help address skills gaps and build a more tailored workforce.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
& BRANDING
Partnerships enhance an employer's reputation in the community, showing commitment to social responsibility and education. It helps build brand recognition and trust among students, parents, and educators.
EMPLOYEE
ENGAGEMENT
Involvement in mentorship or career exploration activities can boost morale among current employees by giving them opportunities to share their expertise and give back to the community.
INNOVATION &
FRESH PERSPECTIVES
Partnering with schools and students can bring new ideas and perspectives into a business, especially in fields like technology, where younger generations may offer innovative solutions.
WORKFORCE
READINESS
Employers can help ensure students are equipped with the skills needed for future jobs by contributing to curriculum development, offering internships, and providing real-world learning experiences. This reduces the training costs needed when these students enter the workforce.
DIVERSITY
& INCLUSION
High school partnerships provide opportunities for companies to promote diversity and inclusion in their workforce by engaging with a wider, more varied pool of current employees and a pipeline of talent from various backgrounds.