Students

Students experience positive outcomes through their participation in school/ business activities by:

• Enhanced academic performance as workplace experiences reinforce academic learning
   
• Greater motivation for learning as students see the applications of classroom learning to the workplace
   
• Development of teamwork and interpersonal skills
   
• Expanded career and education options
   
• Relationships developed with adult mentors and supervisors

Educators

Educators benefit from school/business interaction through:

• Expanded communication and awareness among business, educators, and local leaders
   
• Assistance in developing contextual learning programs and curriculum
   
• Professional development opportunities exposing them to the skills and knowledge needed in today and tomorrow's workplace
   
• Access to business expertise, experience, and resources

Employers

Employers find that their investment in education activities have these rewards:

• Strengthens the link between work and learning as well as labor market supply and demand
   

• Promotes collaboration between employers and educators to support workforce development
   

• Enhances employee morale, supports employees as parents
   
• Enhances company's reputation by positioning company on the important issue of education reform
   
• Improves community relations through participation with the Wyoming County Business Education Council

Community

The Community benefits from seeing their young adults mature and gain confidence through school/business interaction by:

• Demonstrating to students the relevance of their studies
   

• Challenging students to meet higher academic standards
   

• Fostering skills needed for college or employment training and for making good choices
   

• Promoting individual decision making
   

• Teaching about a wide range of careers at an early age