WHAT IS
a roundtable?
Roundtables provide a structure and an interactive engagement opportunity between industry professionals and teachers/students that is a low-intense way for both worlds (education and industry) to get to know one another.
Learn how to design virtual business engagement sessions
Learning comes alive when we invite industry experts to the table to share their expertise with teachers and/or students. Sign up to learn how to create virtual business roundtables to provide a way to engage business and support partnerships.
Get expert insights!
Rocket fuel for your business and partner relationships
Here’s what you can expect.
Briefs
Determine audience
Determine the key audience and participants needed to align with your desired outcomes.
Design
Design your event using breakout sessions on a virtual platform .
Create
Create an implementation plan including onboarding for business partners and facilitators.
Customize
Customize the communication resources to business partners (an invitation, thank you, planning guide, business prompts and questions for the session).
Analyze
Analyze and measure the outcomes of the session.
Connect
Connect with experts and peers working on similar initiatives leveraging 21st century digital tools like Facebook.
Save time
Save time in developing and implementing your business roundtable by using tools and strategies developed by Ford NGL U
A perfect fit!
This course is ideal for those looking to learn about employer partners and their businesses, bring business and education together for a career exploration activity, and/or support the collaboration between the academy teacher and industry-aligned employer/employees.
Some roles include:
- Academic and CTE Teacher Team
- Academy Coach
- Business/Employer Partner
- Community Engagement Coordinators(district and/or community)
- Pathway/Academy Teachers
