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Building Strong BTE Partnerships. Brittany Aydelotte, The College of New Jersey, BTE-Trenton, New Jersey, USA Nicole Dent, Trenton Public Schools, BTE-Trenton, New Jersey, USA Peg Forrestel, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., BTE-Trenton, New Jersey, USA. 1. Academic Enrichment
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Building Strong BTE Partnerships Brittany Aydelotte, The College of New Jersey, BTE-Trenton, New Jersey, USA Nicole Dent, Trenton Public Schools, BTE-Trenton, New Jersey, USA Peg Forrestel, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., BTE-Trenton, New Jersey, USA
1. Academic Enrichment 2. Career Exploration 3. Higher Education Planning Activities will incorporate: Team Building Community Service Cultural Enrichment Life Skills Mentorship BTE-Trenton Focus Areas
BTE-Trenton Program Structure • Weekly Workshops • Higher Education Prep • Financial Aid • College Essays • College Applications • Life Skills • Tutoring • Mentorship • J&J Career Coaches (Monthly) • TCNJ Bonner Students (Weekly) • Monthly Field Trips • College Visits • J&J Sites • TCNJ • Annual Celebrations • Kick-Off • Graduation
Types of Partnerships External Community Partner Organizations Steering Committee
Building a Strong Steering Committee • Kids first • All partners actively participate in planning, implementation & program review • Communication, communication, communication • Understanding different cultures of work • Remember the big picture and let go of the little things • Visible and present team • Clear expectations & roles • Talk about challenges & recognize they are different for everyone • Celebrate successes • Support and invest in each other and the partnership • Let feedback be driver of change
Building Strong J&J Partnerships Engage ABTS Network & Resources Raise Awareness of Program Offer Different Opportunities for Engagement Tap into Groups with Overlapping Missions Seek Out/Seize Opportunities for Funding/Resources Keep Career Coaches Informed & Engaged
Building Strong School Partnerships Constant Contact with Students Navigate Procedures & Paperwork Leveraging other Programs in Place Engage Building & District Leadership Raising Awareness in School about BTE Consistent review and sharing of student data
Building Strong Higher Ed/NGO Partnerships Engage Campus Leadership Utilize Campus Academic Expertise Connect to College Students Link to Admissions & Financial Aid Find College Connection to Community Previously Built School Relationships