To be effective in this role education needs to be relevant to the work environment . The truth about partnerships True Effective partnerships are built on a foundation of consensus which looks for the value added. True Every partnership is unique . True There are differences of opinion as to whether business and education should meet, but the number and success of partnerships in existence suggests that there is value in meeting. True Real partnerships are more than advertising ploy .
True Partnerships depend on trust , commitment and a willingness to compromise where needed.
True Working together helps business to understand the education sector and education to understand the business world, but this will only happen if the two sides talk . Do not assume prior understanding. True Partnerships take time, effort and resources to develop but the all round benefits, including benefits for business , make it worthwhile True Small businesses may not have the resources to form partnerships on their own, but resources can be pooled and participation enabled through industry trade groups.