Building Pathways of Opportunities: The 詹姆斯谷职业和技术中心's Impact on CTE Month with SBDC Support

是2月 职业及技术教育月, a time to celebrate the invaluable contributions of institutions like the 詹姆斯谷职业和技术中心 (合资公司&TC)在北达科他州. This dedicated month provides an opportunity to explore the dynamic collaboration between CTE institutions and the Small 线上买球平台 Development Centers (SBDCs) in 北达科他. 蒂芙尼·福特，国家主任 北达科他州SBDC, sheds light on the impactful partnership between the SBDC and JVC&TC, emphasizing the multifaceted approach to education and career development.

将学生与现实世界的创新联系起来

Tiffany Ford explains how SBDCs are crucial in connecting businesses and students. 通过协助超过2人,每年有1000家企业, SBDCs forge connections that benefit local businesses and students seeking experiential learning. Ford highlights the significance of small businesses, 经常在经济拮据中挣扎, 利用职业教育项目的学生. This helps companies to thrive and provides students with hands-on experience, preparing them for the unexpected challenges of the real world. 福特雄辩地说, “现实世界总是会带来意想不到的事情, and it is a valuable experience for students to get that hands-on experience before completing their education, where they can see how innovation happens every day in their field.”

弥合教育与商业之间的鸿沟

In an era where technical skills are in high demand, the 詹姆斯谷职业和技术中心 stands out in preparing students for technical careers. Ford discusses how SBDC professionals actively engage with CTE institutions during CTE Month and throughout the year. 重点是建立伙伴关系, 指导项目, and initiatives that bridge the gap between education and local businesses.“这是一个巨大的好处, not just to the ND SBDC program or the host institution, 而且对该州的经济和劳动力也有影响, when our program partners with educational providers,福特说。.  通过提供商业研讨会, SBDCs empower students to turn their technical education into successful small businesses. Ford underscores the role of SBDCs in helping students work on their companies for long-term success. “Students that have graduated from a CTE program can be very successful entrepreneurs in our state, and the ND SBDC can help them get through with any of our offerings, especially with our confidential one-on-one business advising,她说。.

Navigating Challenges and Fostering Sustainability

CTE Month emphasizes the importance of promoting and enhancing technical education, sbdc积极支持JVC等机构&TC in navigating challenges, accessing funding opportunities, and developing strategies. Ford points out the benefit of hosting SBDCs at higher education institutions, fostering collaborations with educational providers. 通过伙伴关系, SBDC员工成为嘉宾主持人, educating students on 创业 and the process of starting a business. SBDC的高级证书, 认证, and real-time market data contribute to successful collaborations that enhance the region's growth and sustainability in technical education initiatives.

合作赋能未来

在我们庆祝CTE月之际, the collaboration between the 詹姆斯谷职业和技术中心 and the 北达科他州SBDC is a beacon of innovation and empowerment. 通过建立机会之路, 将学生与现实世界的经验联系起来, 弥合教育与商业之间的鸿沟, 共同应对挑战, this partnership ensures a dynamic and skilled workforce for 北达科他's future. 通过蒂芙尼·福特的见解, we witness the transformative impact of collaborative efforts on education, 创业, 以及该地区的整体繁荣.