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AUTHOR Brooks, Gayle; Bell CarmineTITLE A User-Friendly Model for Business/Education

Partnerships.PUB DATE May 94NOTE 37p.; Materials from a presentation at the Annual

International Conference of the National Institutefor Staff and Organizational Development on TeachingExcellence and Conference of Administrators (16th,Austin, TX, May 22-25, 1994).

PUB TYPE Reports Descriptive (141) Speeches/ConferencePapers (150)

EDRS PRICE MF01/PCO2 Plus Postage.DESCRIPTORS Articulation (Education); Community Colleges;

*Community Involvement; *Cooperative Planning; FundRaising; High Schools; Job Search Methods; LaborForce Development; Program Implementation; *SchoolBusiness Relationship; Two Year Colleges

IDENTIFIERS *Tech Prep

ABSTRACTIn an effort to ensure local business involvement,

the Steering Committee of the Tech Prep Consortium at Pasco-HernandoCommunity College (PHCC) in Central Florida invited members of thelocal business community to a Tech Prep Kickoff luncheon to sell themon Tech Prep. A tremendous number of companies attended the meetingmid, to focus the energy and ideas of the businesses, threesubcommittees were formed. The Scholarship Subcommittee devoted theirenergies to identifying businesses to contribute to a fund for TechPrep students. A letter and brochure were developed to solicitcontributions from local businesses. The Educators in the WorkplaceSubcommittee developed a plan for educators to visit the workplacesof consortium businesses. Host businesses were identified, a scheduleplanned, and leaders were chosen to explain business operations.Edu:ators from two school systems and PHCC spent 1 day a week for 5weeks tourinr businesses. Participants then decided which companythey would to spend a day shadowing. This event will be repeatedthree times a year. Finally, the Mentor Subcommittee arranged forhigh school students to visit work places for 2-week periods,allowing students to explore job options before devoting years totraining. The relationship the Tech Prep Consortium has developedwith local businesses enhances the educational experience andprovides a win-win situation for both schools and students.Appendixes include a Consortium organizational ....hart, samplebrochures, an invitational letter to businesses, and a sample agenda.(KP)

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Pasco-Hernando Community College is a small college in Central

Florida. The two-county area does not have many large businesses.

Most organizations are small or government related.

The Steering Committee decided that the most important

component of the Pasco-Hernando Tech Prep Consortium would be the

involvement of the businesses in the area. The committee members

knew that if they could get the business people to a meeting, they

could sell them on Tech Prep. As the members brain stormed, they

decided that few businesses could resist an invitation from the two

school district superintendents and from the president of the

college. A letter was developed that displayed the original

signature of these three people. (Getting original signatures on

several hundred letters was a fete!) In addition to mailing the

letter, follow-up telephone calls were also made. Since lunch was

being served, getting an accurate number ,of those planning to

attend was crucial. (The first contribution was lunch. It was

provided by two of the hospitals in the area.)

As the day approached for what the Steering Committee was

calling a Tech Prep Kickoff, a tremendous number of companies had

responded that they intended to participate. Little did the

committee know at the time what a monster had been created. Not

only did the businesses get on the bandwagon, but they were

prepared to work! The coordinators had a hard time keeping up with

the projects and ideas that this group generated. During the next

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few weeks, it became apparent that there was a need to focus the

energies of the Business and Industry Advisory Committee (BIAC) in

a few areas. They decided that they wanted to form the following

subcommittees:

Scholarship Subcommittee: This group devoted their energies

to identifying businesses who wanted to contribute to a scholarship

fund for Tech Prep students. The subcommittee began by contacting

the three education foundations. Bach of those foundations made a

contribution. They developed a letter and a brochure that was sent

to businesses in the area. The college foundation was the

collection fund for contributions for two reasons--contributors

could make tax deductible contributions and the college was able to

match the dollars with a state incentive fund. Even during slow

economic times, the scholarship fund has received several thousand

dollars in contributions.

Educators in the Workplace Subcommittee: The BIAC believed

that one of the most important components to a successful

partnership was getting the business people into the schools and

the educators into the businesses. The Educators in the Workplace

Subcommittee was charged with developing a plan whereby educators

could spend days in the businesses in the consortium. They first

identified businesses that wanted to host the educators. Then a

schedule was developed and leaders were identified who could

explain the operations of their business. Each day, lunch was

provided by one of the companies and substitutes were provided in

the classroom for the teachers.

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Educators from the two school systems and the community

college spent one day a week for five weeks touring the businesses.

The day's schedule usually included two companies--one in the

morning and one in the afternoon. The participants decided at the

end of the project which company they would like to spend an entire

day job shadowing. A schedule was developed and the shadowing was

assigned.

The followup for this project has been very positive.

The consortium plans to repeat the event three times a year.

Mentors Subcommittee: This subcommittee arranged for high

school students to job shadow for a two-week period. Many

businesses agreed to host students as they explored the various

aspects of jobs in which they thought they might be interested.

The Consortium discovered with the students (high school and

college) were not aware of the different types of jobs and duties

available in the business world. This project allows students to

explore jobs in which they might be interested before they devote

years to training.

One of the most helpful components of the business partnership

has been the work we have done with the Economic Development people

in both counties. These are hard-working professionals who are

genuinely interested in the business partnerships. They gather the

businesses for meetings and projects and they also act as a

resource for new ideas. The Consortium has greatly benefited from

this alliance.

As the second year is ending with the consortium, it is

apparent that businesses have been the catalyst that many times has

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kept the project members going. Except for the coordinators, the

other members of the Steering Committee all have several other

activities that keep them occupied. Knowing that these business

people were depending on a successful project has made all of the

members get involved with the business projects. The school and

college staffs know that they cannot designate the duties to a few;

all must be involved so that support can be given to the business

community and they in turn will support the schools' projects.

The involvement that the Consortium has experienced with the

businesses has flowed over into other areas of the college. The

college has been able to identify some adjunct instructors as well

as prospective students. Several of the business people have

contacted us to help with in-service training of their employees.

Some of them were unaware that these services were offered.

The relationship that the consortium has developed with the

local businesses is a relationship that all parties intend to

nurture and maintain. It is felt that this partnership will

enhance the educational experience that we provide for all

students. It is truly a Win-Win situation for the schools and fur

the students.

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March 3, 1993

Mrs. Dorothy CurtinOwnerMinutemen Press7117 U.S. HWY 19New Port Richey, FL 34652

Dear Mrs. curtin:

Tech Prep is a very exciting, promising collaborative project that the Pasco County School

System, the Hernando County School System, and Pasco-Hernando Community College haveundertaken to address our students' needs as well as business and industry's need for a

highly skilled work force. We are asking that you join with us in this endeavor.

we educators have agreed in this project that we are committed to:

raising the educational level of our graduates by encouraging all students totake more challenging courses;

making learning more relevant by teaching using an applied approach that showsstudents how this knowledge is used in the working world;

encouraging students to continue their education at least through the associate

degree. We must show students that although most jobs do not require abachelor's degree, most do require some postsecondary training in our high tech

world.

The Tech Prep project will allow teachers and business people to develop meaningful coursesequences that students can follow as they progress toward their goal. Our college prepstudents have always had this clear path laid out for them; now it is time for the remaining

80% to have this opportunity.

Please plan to come to our Tech Prep Kickoff Celebration April 15 from 9 am until 4 pm, atRiver Ridge High School in New Port Richey. We will send you a reminder and a map later, butWO know how crowded your calendarr are and we want you to reserve April 15 for Tech Prep.Please R.S.V.P. to Mrs. Evelyn Eckhard in the Tech Prep Office of P-HCC by Friday, March 19.You can reach Mrs. Eckhard by telephoning your local campus (Brooksville 796-6726, Dade City567-6701, New Port Richey 847-2727) and entering her extension, 3355.

Thank you for considering this involvement with your educational mmunit . We believe thatTech Prep can be the answer that we are all looking for.

Harold Winkler, Ed.D.SuperintendentHernando County Schools

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Thomas WeightSuperintendentPasco County schools

Milton 0. JoPresidentPasco-HernandoCommunity College

Ph.D.

The School Board of Hernando County919 N Broad StreetBrooksville, FL 34601

904/796-6772, ext 444Ai< 004/544-6464

The District Schools of Pasco County7227 Land 0 Lakes BlvdLand 0' Lakes, FL 34639

813/929-2214FAX 813/929 2794

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AGENCIES

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Pasco-Hernando Community College10230 Ridge Road

New Port Richey, FL 34654813/847-2727

904/796-6726 904/567-6701All Ext. 3259

FAX 813/847-2727-3300

TECH PREP: REGAINING OUR NUMBER IPOSITION IN THE GLOBAL ECONOMY(Sample Newsletter Article)

Tech Prep--Technology Preparation for an information-based age--isa national reform initiative funded by the Carl D. PerkinsVocational and Applied Technology Education Act Amendments of 1990.

The mission of Tech Prep is to enable the United States to regainits Number One position in the global economy through developing aworkforce equipped with the necessary academic and technicalskills.

The Pasco Hernando Consortium, one of 23 Tech Prep consortia inFlorida, has received a three-year, $750,000 grant to plan andimplement Tech Prep. Beginning in fall, 1993, Tech Prep will bephased in at the high schools in Pasco and Hernando Counties. Fullimplementation is set for 1994-95 when programs of study leading toan associate degree from P-HCC will be offered in Agribusiness,Business, Nursing and Allied Health, and Industrial Technology.

Tech Prep is a college parallel curriculum with an academic core aswell as a technical core that will enable students to graduate fromhigh school prepared for postsecondary education and the workforce--the mission statement of Florida's Blueprint for Career Prepara-tion, the second goal of Florida's Blueprint 2000, and one of the

goals of America 2000. Tech Prep links the last two years of highschool with an associate degree from a community college, which can

lead to a baccalaureate degree from a university.

Tech Prep also fosters greater involvement by business and industry

in education. The Pasco-Hernando Consortium has a Business andIndustry Council with over 100 members developing projects such asEducators in the Workplace, Mentorships, and Scholarships.

Since 1986, Tech Prep consortia in other states have experiencedseveral positive outcomes: in one instance, average SAT scoresincreased 57 points, the dropout rate decreased 61%, and retention

in community college classes went up 78%. Students had less need

for remedial courses at the community college. They earnedtechnical certificates and associate degrees more quickly; theyalso earned more college credits in high school through accelerated

programs.

If you would like more information about Tech Prep, call PeggyGreen at the Pasco County School Board (813/929-2214), Sharon Bray

at the Hernando County School Board (904-796-6772), or Carmine Bell

at Pasco-Hernando Community College (813-847-2727 New Port Richey;904-796-6726 Brooksville; 904-567-6701 Dade City, all ext. 3259).

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TECH PREPGUIDANCE AND COUNSELING

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY

8:30 9:00 a.m.

9:00 - 10:00 a.m.

10:00 10:15 a.m.

10:15 - 12:30 p.m.

12:30 1:30 p.m.

1:30 2:45 p.m.

2:45 3:15 p.m.

3:15 - 3:30 p.m.

The School Board of Ilernando County919 N Broad YreetBrooksville, Ft 34601

'104/7°6 6772, ext 4441AX 104/544-6464

December 10, 19938:30 - 3:30 p.m.

AGENDA

Coffee

WelcomeTech Prep Overview

BREAK

Tech PrepGuidance and Counselors' Manual Presentation

Lunch

Tech Prep Guidance and Counselors'Manual Presentation

Action Planning

ClosingInservice Paperwork

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rhe District Schools of Pasco County1227 Land 0' Lakes BlvdLand 0' Lakes, FL 34639

813/929 2214FAX 813/929 2794

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AGENCIES

Pasco-Hernando Community College10230 Ridge Road

New Port Richey, FL 34654813/847-2727

904/796-6726 904/567 6701All Ext. 3259

FAX 813/847-2727-3300

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With the support of the local business community,

Tech Prep is making a difference in Pasco andHernando Counties in the lives of the students and

the economic development of their communities.

We wish to thank these businesses for theircontribution to the Tech Prep Guidance andCounseling Professional Development Day:

The CondenserProducts CorporcdionDade City HospitalEvergreen Woods

FSN CableHCA , Oak Hill Community Hospital

Hernando CountyEconomic DevelopmentRichard Eckhard, RAE Drafting

Roe Insurance, Inc.Sims Machine and Controls, Inc.

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