Building Strong BTE Partnerships Brittany Aydelotte The College
Building Strong BTE Partnerships Brittany Aydelotte, The College of New Jersey, BTE-Trenton, New Jersey, USA Nicole Dent, Trenton Public Schools, BTE-Trenton, New Jersey, USA Peg Forrestel, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. , BTE-Trenton, New Jersey, USA
BTE-Trenton Focus Areas 1. Academic Enrichment 2. Career Exploration 3. Higher Education Planning Activities will incorporate: ❖Team Building ❖Community Service ❖Cultural Enrichment ❖Life Skills ❖Mentorship
BTE-Trenton Program Structure ● Weekly Workshops ○ Higher Education Prep ○ Financial Aid ○ College Essays ○ College Applications ○ Life Skills ○ Tutoring ● Monthly Field Trips ○ College Visits ○ J&J Sites ○ TCNJ ● Annual Celebrations ○ Kick-Off ○ Graduation ● Mentorship ○ J&J Career Coaches (Monthly) ○ TCNJ Bonner Students (Weekly)
Types of Partnerships External Community Partner Organizations Steering Committee
Building a Strong Steering Committee ● ● ● Kids first All partners actively participate in planning, implementation & program review Communication, communication Understanding different cultures of work Remember the big picture and let go of the little things Visible and present team Clear expectations & roles Talk about challenges & recognize they are different for everyone Celebrate successes Support and invest in each other and the partnership Let feedback be driver of change
Building Strong J&J Partnerships Engage ABTS Network & Resources Raise Awareness of Program Offer Different Opportunities for Engagement Tap into Groups with Overlapping Missions Seek Out/Seize Opportunities for Funding/Resources Keep Career Coaches Informed & Engaged
Building Strong School Partnerships Constant Contact with Students Navigate Procedures & Paperwork Leveraging other Programs in Place Engage Building & District Leadership Raising Awareness in School about BTE Consistent review and sharing of student data
Building Strong Higher Ed/NGO Partnerships Engage Campus Leadership Utilize Campus Academic Expertise Link to Admissions & Financial Aid Find College Connection to Community Connect to College Students Previously Built School Relationships
Building Strong External Partnerships
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