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Amy's Mission
To support businesses, nonprofits, universities and city government in deepening school-business partnerships to enable the delivery of “21st-century skills” learning opportunities to all students. By supporting schools in the development of tailored career and life skills readiness programs that reach students during the school day, we will effectively - and equitably - empower all students with the skills they need for success. Empowering all students in this way is key to both breaking the cycles of poverty and investing in better communities, economies and societies.
21st Century Communities Will Build a 21st Century Workforce
The key to preparing students for success in a 21st century global workforce and society is to equip them with life and career readiness skills as well as exposure to the workplace. This is accomplished by building two-way bridges between schools and the resources available through the businesses, employers, organizations and universities in the local community.
Any approach to preparing students for real life must be supported by adults and businesses in the child's community to make learning real and relevant. It is up to us to provide a direct way for students to build the skills, networks, confidence and relationships they will need for real world success. We do this by building in-school programs that enable two-way bridges between students and the world of work. Clearly defined and well-managed school-business partnerships can deliver valuable lessons directly to students. This approach requires committed business partnerships, real-world skills curriculum and a willingness by schools to find space for teaching and learning that reaches beyond core curriculum. [read more...]
Reaching Further:
Local Engagement in Education Yields Global Impact
Whether in our back yard or across the globe, students need adults to be engaged in their lives and show them the way. The most effective and ready way for us to bridge the gap between education and adulthood is through the involvement of community members in our schools and classrooms. We can and must build programs that are tailored to our schools and communities and deliver opportunities for students to learn critical life and career skills as they prepare to enter a global workforce. This doesn't require us to build new schools, instead, it requires us to think creatively and take an innovative approach.
Empowerment of Students in America
