Practical steps to bridge the gap between business owners and educators
Thursday, October 17, 2002
One of the biggest problems I've found in workforce development is getting educators and business people to communicate effectively. They speak different languages, it seems.
It shouldn't be surprising. Most business people left school decades ago, so they have no real understanding of the pressures educators are under. At the same time, teachers often come from "education" families, and they tend to have very limited exposure to the world of business. We've all seen how frustrations on both sides can run high.
It's good to see communities taking practical steps to bridge the gap. In Marshall County, West Virginia, the Chamber is taking the lead by conducting a forum. In reading this article, you can see how to set up one of these forums. Go
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Practical steps to bridge the gap between business owners and educators
