School
Business Partnerships
Coordinator, Christy Farnbauch
(614) 771-4273
Benefits
Benefits to the School District:
- Student development is strengthened as a result of exposure to positive
community role models
- Students have opportunities to explore various careers through job
shadowing and mentoring
- Teachers have opportunities to explore new technologies in the business
world
- Stronger understanding and articulation of the value and expectations
of schools for the corporate community
- Rigorous and more relevant curriculum
as a result of "real life" workplace
exploration of issues
Benefits to the Business Community:
- A deeper understanding of the value of the community's educational
system, while learning more about the challenges and successes
of public education
- Needs of businesses and the community demonstrated and communicated
to educators and students
- Students increase awareness and gain better understanding of needed
careers and requirements
- Educators are informed about the critical skills needed in the workforce
and can work to develop those skills in students
