Partnerships

Tags:Adult Basic Education, Education Partnerships, Incentives and Student Success, Workforce Development

"Elements for Successful Collaboration Between K-8 School, Community Agency, and University Partners: The Lead Peace Partnership" Bosma, Linda M., et al.; Journal of School Health; Vol. 80 Issue 10, 2010.

Description: This study describes core elements of a community-school-university partnership engaged in a service learning program for urban middle school youth.  Ten themes identified for successful partnerships included communication; shared decision making; shared resources; expertise and credibility; relationship building; "champions and patron saints"; being present; flexibility; shared youth development orientation; and recognition of other partners' priorities.

"The Reality Underneath the Buzz of Partnerships: The potential and pitfalls of partnering" Ostower, Francie; Stanford Social Innovation Review, 2005

Description: This article examines the pros and cons of partnering with a discussion of what both foundations and grantees/partners should keep in mind before entering into a partnership.

 

 
 

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  • Economic Opportunity Center Feasibility Study

    The City of Seattle in cooperation with SkillUp Washington, Impact Capital and SouthEast Effective Development (SEED) examined the feasibility of integrating multicultural service delivery at a single location accessible along the light rail line. This project stemmed from the legislature’s interest in replicating the Opportunity Center for Employment and Education model located on the campus of North Seattle Community College. Examined here is the possibility of creating a similar Center in Southeast Seattle that could help people get an education, get a job, or grow a business, and the findings suggest that such an Economic Opportunity Center is needed in and desired by the community.

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