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Business Advisory Council Webinar

Michelle Washington

March 29, 2022

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Introduction to Business Advisory Councils

Quality Practices

Developing Professional Skills for Future Careers�

Quality Practices

Building Partnerships�

Quality Practices

Coordinating Career-Related Experiences�

Create environments that allow students to demonstrate critical professional and specialized skills that aid in future employment.

Best Practices for Business Advisory Councils

Establish partnerships reflective of in-demand professions in your district with representation from Higher Education, Ohio Means Jobs Centers and Workforce Boards.
Understand the benefits for both education and businesses.
Foster collaborative approach with all districts represented on council and business partners.

Getting Started

Identify the structure of Your Business Advisory Council (ESC, independent or JVSD)
Identify education and business leadership for Business Advisory Council
Establish mission and clear vision
Establish education and business needs
Create a framework and timelines to address both education and business needs

Important Dates

Business Advisory Councils are required to submit an annual plan to the Ohio Department of Education by September 30th each year.

Find a planning template and instructions on where to upload your plan on our webpage: education.ohio.gov/bac

Optional Addendums should be submitted to be considered for Award for Excellent Business Advisory Councils by September 30th.

Joint statements, summarizing the work of the council, should be published on the council’s webpage by March 1st.

Resources

Business Advisory Councils in Ohio

Questions?

@OHEducation