When business leaders look to engage with local youth, they aren’t doing so because they see an easy win. Early and frequent engagement with youth can build a talent pipeline, but getting started can seem monumental. This involves:
- Finding and connecting with the right staff member in a school district
- Setting up programming and ensuring legal and HR compliance
- Engaging meaningfully with students to achieve impact
- Measuring and reporting impact
- Ultimately converting a student to an employee
GPS Education Partners: The Intermediary Making It Possible
As a work-based learning intermediary, GPS Education Partners (GPS Ed) supports schools and businesses to build work-based learning programs. Their expertise simplifies the process, making it an easy and effective solution for all stakeholders.
The Success Story: Johnson Controls, Inc. (JCI)
One such success story is the partnership with Johnson Controls, Inc. (JCI) in California. JCI aimed to create a sustainable talent pipeline and turned to GPS Ed to facilitate the process.
Kevin Pacheco, HVAC Branch Installation Manager at JCI in San Leandro, CA, shares: “This program really helps awareness among the younger generation and entering the workforce. GPS Ed does a great job with coordination and makes it easy for the school and company.”
Gary Johnson, Engineering Teacher at Foothill High School in Pleasanton, CA, adds: “GPS Ed makes it easy. Teachers have so much to do and do not have the capacity, and they keep things moving along. They facilitate so well.”
Building the Ecosystem: A Broader Impact
GPS Ed’s role goes beyond individual partnerships. They work as an intermediary to build a robust ecosystem that connects businesses with schools, creating a seamless pathway for students to transition from education to employment. This collaborative approach ensures that businesses like JCI can effectively engage with youth, develop meaningful programs, and measure their impact.
Explore Our Case Study
The success of JCI is just one example of how GPS Ed is transforming work-based learning. Our new business case study highlights several businesses that have partnered with us to build strong youth talent pipelines. Discover how GPS Ed facilitates these relationships, making it easier for businesses to engage with schools and create impactful work-based learning programs.
Conclusion
Early and frequent engagement with youth is crucial for building a talent pipeline. With GPS Ed as a partner, businesses can overcome the challenges of connecting with schools, setting up programs, and engaging meaningfully with students. Learn more about our partnerships and the impact we’ve made in our new case study.
👉 Learn more and download our case study: https://oldgps.kbdev.website/casestudy/#employer
Written By
Amanda Daniels
Director of WBL Design and Solutions
adaniels@oldgps.kbdev.website
GPS Education Partners
