The consequences of our education system being out of sync with the changing nature of work have taken a toll on American business. More than 50 percent of U.S. employers say they cannot find qualified applicants for entry-level positions. Until we as a society fully address the mismatch between what and how students are learning in high school and what they will be required to know and do to ensure successful careers, this figure is likely to continue to rise. This approach has come to be accepted as a better way to educate all young people. Teachers work together with employers to develop broad-based curricula that help students understand the skills needed in the workplace.
Students actively develop projects and work in teams, much like the modern workplace.
Teachers work in teams to integrate their usually separate disciplines and create projects that are relevant to work and life in the real world. Employers provide learning experiences for students that develop broad, transferable skills. Working in teams, solving problems, and meeting employers' expectations are workplace skills that students learn best through doing and master under the tutelage of adult mentors. Connecting schools and workplaces does not happen naturally.