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 2025-26 sessions are outlined below.
| Date | Major (30 minutes)Â | Minor (15 minutes) |
| Sept. 4, 2025 12-1:15 pm ET |
Experiential Learning:Â Â
1. District Job Shadow day 2. Adulting Day & student voice |
Academy Coach Professional Development on Partnerships |
| Nov 6, 2025- 12-1:15 pm ET |
PoG integration into business engagement activities | Deepening Partnerships via Impact Effort Matrix
Highlights from LCÂ |
| 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) |
| March 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 ETÂ Â |
Program Evaluation: Student Impact | Next year’s priorities survey |