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Business/Education Partnerships

Have you ever thought about linking your business with schools? Whether you are a large or small business there are good reasons why you should.

Your commitment to education and understanding that today’s students will be tomorrow’s employees, consumers, regulators, and neighbours is vital for economic success. Therefore, this responsibility should be shared by all facets of a community not just the school.

"Early childhood education and care thrives on interdependence and collaboration in order to work well - it requires leadership at all levels and business leadership at a high level. It's time for our leadership voice to be heard in greater numbers. it's time for business to step up to the plate - In today's world, where education and skill levels determine future earnings, the economic and social costs to individuals, communities, and the nation of not taking action on early childhood education are far too great to ignore, especially when the benefits far outweigh the costs."

Charles Coffey, Executive Vice President Government & Community Affairs RBC Financial Group, 2003

Aim Higher

By taking an active part in Aim Higher and becoming a member businesses can ensure that its future workforce is up to the challenges posed by global competition. Aim Higher is about practical and relevant learning experiences in the workplace that ensure students have the necessary skills and attributes to achieve success now and in the future. It’s all about opening up a world of experience for students that blend learning taught in schools to the reality of the workplace. For more information on Aim Higher Download: