Getting Business and Industry Involved in Education

This 5-page resource, from the National Convergence Technology Center (CTC), discusses the importance of creating a Business and Industry Leadership Team (BILT) to provide leadership in developing graduates who are prepared to secure employment in industry. This resource lists eight steps involved in creating a BILT. Expectations and opportunities of a BILT may include job skills validation, course and curriculum validation and modification, job forecasting, and internship opportunities.