Sessions of 2025 Summer Conference: Jim Grieshaber
Mr. Grieshaber, Jim
Director Career & Technical Education
Dysart Unified School District
Jim is serving as the ACOVA Past President and is the CTE Director for the Dysart Unified School District.
Sessions:
Rural School Communities: Supports for Today, Tomorrow and Beyond Think Tank
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Loews Ventana Canyon
- Interdisciplinary
This CTE Think Tank is centered around the importance of fostering partnerships between educational institutions, local businesses and other resources (Center for the Future of Arizona, Pipeline AZ) . Rural schools often face unique challenges, including limited resources, fewer educational options, and a lack of industry exposure. By partnering with businesses, schools can provide students with relevant, real-world experiences that enhance their learning and better prepare them for the workforce. The goal is to create a collaborative environment where businesses have a direct hand in shaping curriculum, offering mentorship, and providing job opportunities for students, thus ensuring that the skills students acquire align with the actual needs of the economy.
Banner/Dysart Collaboration: Build Successful Partnerships Between School Districts & Business/Industry!
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Loews Ventana Canyon
- Interdisciplinary
Establishing a meaningful partnership between schools and businesses can yield profound benefits for students, schools, and the wider community. These collaborations provide students with real-world insights, practical skills, and networking opportunities, while businesses gain access to a pool of future talent and the chance to contribute to the development of a skilled workforce. However, for such partnerships to succeed, they require clear communication, shared goals, and mutual commitment.
