Business Alliance - Local Businesses Making a Difference in Education
The mission of the Wake Leadership Academy Business Alliance is to link the resources from community stakeholders to enhance the School-to-Career transition of every student, as they become responsible, productive citizens and leaders within the community.
The Business Alliance provide students with opportunities for:
The WLA Business Alliance is a collaborative partnership between business leaders throughout the community and educators at both the Wake Young Women's and Young Men's Leadership Academy. The Business Alliance provides support and workplace realities for teachers and students and to be catalysts for engaging business and community organizations to prepare all students to be career focused and globally competitive. The career and life expertise of business leaders provides students with the relevancy between education and future careers. The WLA Business Alliance meets on a monthly basis to develop action steps towards meeting the goals aligned with the School Improvement Plan.
Some examples of career-based alliance activities include:
Career expos Guest speaking
Practice job interviews Field trips/site tours
Job Shadow Day Internship
Business ethics discussion Resume reviews
Service-learning projects Leadership development
Fincial literacy workshops Entrepreneurship workshops
In addition to direct participation, the networking ability of our business leaders allows the alliance initiative to tap an extensive resource of talented individuals to which students would not otherwise have access. The immediate result of this partnership is to help prepare every student to make responsible, productive career choices, by assisting with school-based and work-based activities. The end result is preparing students for a career of their choice, ultimately benefiting the employers within the community.
The WLA Business Alliance is growing and looking for parents and community members to represent all career pathways for our future workforce. Please contact Mrs. Cadavid at [email protected] to learn how you and your organization can get involved. Our teachers and future workforce need YOU!
The Business Alliance provide students with opportunities for:
- Career exploration and development
- Work-based-learning experiences
- Learning the value of school and academics as preparation for career development
The WLA Business Alliance is a collaborative partnership between business leaders throughout the community and educators at both the Wake Young Women's and Young Men's Leadership Academy. The Business Alliance provides support and workplace realities for teachers and students and to be catalysts for engaging business and community organizations to prepare all students to be career focused and globally competitive. The career and life expertise of business leaders provides students with the relevancy between education and future careers. The WLA Business Alliance meets on a monthly basis to develop action steps towards meeting the goals aligned with the School Improvement Plan.
Some examples of career-based alliance activities include:
Career expos Guest speaking
Practice job interviews Field trips/site tours
Job Shadow Day Internship
Business ethics discussion Resume reviews
Service-learning projects Leadership development
Fincial literacy workshops Entrepreneurship workshops
In addition to direct participation, the networking ability of our business leaders allows the alliance initiative to tap an extensive resource of talented individuals to which students would not otherwise have access. The immediate result of this partnership is to help prepare every student to make responsible, productive career choices, by assisting with school-based and work-based activities. The end result is preparing students for a career of their choice, ultimately benefiting the employers within the community.
The WLA Business Alliance is growing and looking for parents and community members to represent all career pathways for our future workforce. Please contact Mrs. Cadavid at [email protected] to learn how you and your organization can get involved. Our teachers and future workforce need YOU!