Implementing the BILT Model of Business Engagement

This 37-page document, provided by the National Convergence Technology Center (CTC), is a detailed guide on best practices for implementing and managing the BILT model of business engagement. The BILT model is a more collaborative version of the traditional advisory council that "puts businesses in a co-leadership role for college technical programs so they have direct input into the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) that program graduates should possess 12-36 months into the future." Featured in the document are step-by-step instructions detailing the entire process of running a BILT.

Sections include: Background and Overview; Benefits of a BILT; Essential Elements of a BILT; 12-Month BILT Meeting Cycle; Identifying and Recruiting the Right BILT Members; Preparing for Your BILT Orientation Meeting; Your Elevator Pitch; Preparing for Your First BILT KSA Meeting; Faculty Cross-Referencing Meeting; Hosting BILT Trends Meetings; Overall BILT Meeting Best Practices; Leadership of the BILT; Common Implementation Challenges; Resources.