First, educators bond with the business world. And, the same benefit happens for the business people as they come to appreciate you as an educator within the local school system. With today s low unemployment rates, businesses are beginning to realize that their future workforces are to be found in today s secondary schools. Knowing this, businesses want the schools to succeed. Third, the benefit circle widens when the educators bring their students into the picture.
Students return to their classrooms excited and ready to learn.
Student excitement makes the teachers jobs easier. And, there s a fourth benefit. Businesses agree to serve as a resource for the classroom through the development of this project by providing guest speakers, tours of the business, etc. The students get involved with the business and offer their solutions to business problems. Finally, there s the improved sense of community.