For some challenges, we need better ideas. The partnership will require new perspectives. From industry's perspective, college needs to be more affordable. Thirty-three percent of high school graduates don't go to college. While many companies offer scholarships, the private sector should do more-business leaders need to act as mentors or role models to high school students so that we can reduce that 33 percent.
Companies can create more internship positions.
We need to think creatively so we can better challenge universities to help in solving important business problems. There is a lot more industry can do to support collaboration with universities. For its part, universities should bring business leaders into the classroom to enhance their curriculum. There is a need to expose students directly to industry's issues and to teach them how to interpret information. Faculty also can help students understand globalization and change management-both areas should be built into the curriculum.