Business Leaders

As employers, you know first-hand the skills required to succeed in today’s workforce. You’ve seen many well-qualified candidates, in what is easily one of the best job markets in the last seven years. However, you’ve also seen job applicants that are obviously unprepared. You’ve seen the disappointment on their faces, as you tell them, “No thanks.” Help today’s students become prepared for their launch into our economy.

 

Sign up to tell your story:

• Before a legislative committee
• At the Rotary breakfast
• To your local chamber of commerce
• To students directly, at assemblies or career fairs.

Download the documents and presentations in the resource box on this page. Use these materials to help spread the word about college and work readiness.

Explore the business leaders toolkit developed by Achieve. Learn how you as a business leader can support public education in your area and help the next generation be ready for the increasingly competitive workforce.
Be a champion for rigorous public education. Educate yourself about education issues in your state as well as those being addressed nationwide. Talk to your friends, partners and colleagues about the importance of education and stress that rigorous education matters.

 

To find out more about speaking opportunities and support materials email us at: info@collegeworkready.org.