Exclusively for Phase 4 and Phase 5 communities, Ford NGL Circles provide a valuable opportunity to network with peers, discuss relevant Roadmap journey topics, learn innovative practices, and receive support for current challenges. If you are a Partnership Director or hold a similar role, responsible for coordinating work-based learning across a multi-high school district and engaging with key business and community organizations, talk with your Ford NGL Coach to see if this Circle is right for you. To enroll, email [email protected].
The 2025-2026 Partnership Director Circle is invite-only for Phase 4 and Phase 5 Ford NGL communities and will follow the below-noted schedule and topics.
| Date | Major (30 minutes) | Minor (15 minutes) |
| September 4, 2025 (12-1:15 pm ET) | Experiential Learning: 1. District Job Shadow Day 2. Adulting Day & Student Voice |
Academy Coach Professional Development or Partnerships |
| Nov 6, 2025 (12-1:15 pm ET) | PoG integration into business engagement activities | Deepening Partnerships via Impact Effort Matrix
Highlights from LC |
| Jan 15, 2026 (12-1:15 pm ET) | Building Convener Role Org Capacity | Connecting the Dots: Aligning Business & Education (foundation for Teaching thru Lens and Experiential Learning goals and impact) |
| Mar 12, 2026 (12-1:15 pm ET) | How Partners can help with Teaching Thru the Lens | Partner Recruitment Strategies |
| May 7, 2026 (12-1:15 pm ET) | Program Evaluation: Student Impact | Next year’s priorities survey |