What Partnerships Do
Representatives from academic institutions, businesses, and/or community organizations may partner for a variety of reasons. Two- and four-year programs may partner with K-12 institutions to facilitate student transitions. Academic institutions may partner with industry to help students to enter their workforce. Regardless of their goals, all partnerships pool resources for mutual benefits.
The following are some examples of activities partners use to achieve their goals.
Curriculum Development
Partners help institutions develop industry-responsive curricula by:
- Identifying and continuously updating skills required by industry
- Monitoring employment and regional occupational trends
- Ensuring that curricula, course content, and programs meet industry needs
- Providing workplace experiences for students, such as internships and co-ops
Partners help institutions develop transferable curricula by:
- Identifying and continuously updating knowledge required by four-year programs
- Ensuring that curricula, course content, and programs meet college/university requirements
- Providing research opportunities and mentors to students
Supporting Faculty and Institutions
Partners support student education and preparation by:
- Engaging in strategic planning
- Sharing financial, capital, and human resources
- Providing professional development opportunities for faculty
- Promoting diversity among faculty and students
Recruiting and Placing Students
Partners aid student recruitment by:
- Establishing articulation agreements with secondary and postsecondary institutions
- Participating in open houses
Partners help graduates find jobs through:
- Career counseling
- Targeting prospective employers
- Facilitating job placement
Contact Us
Have a question or comment? Email us at 2YColleges@acs.org or undergrad@acs.org.
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