The Cuyahoga Falls City School District’s Business Alliance Council (BAC) will provide support and insight into the educational issues that face school districts. Members serve as advisors who assist the district in identifying industry trends and ensuring our students are exiting Cuyahoga Falls High School with key skill sets to succeed in tomorrow’s employment world. 

The goals of the Cuyahoga Falls City School District BAC are to:

• Foster dynamic, ongoing communication;
• Strengthen the relationship among business, community and education;
• Enhance the quality of life in Cuyahoga Falls.
  • Increase opportunities for students to be creative, think critically, and engage collaboratively.
  • Strong schools contribute to the quality of life in our community.
• Prepare students to be employed, enrolled, or enlisted upon graduation.

Objectives

The BAC will offer insights into students’ career needs and future financial issues that may impact the District. This process may include, but is not limited to:

• Share information about workplace behaviors and skills needed for students’ success in future careers.
• Explore opportunities for internships, capstone projects, or activities to support student academic experiences.
• Report changes in the job market and the types of jobs most likely to be available.
• Provide ideas or suggestions for developing a working relationship among businesses, labor organizations, and educational personnel.

Meetings

The BAC will meet monthly. Meetings are approximately 90 minutes in length.