Remaining Relevant: Business & Industry

Chapter success is often dependent on groups outside of the classroom. Business and industry leaders are one of the outside groups that can positively impact programs. By involving professionals in the community, students are able to apply the skills they’ve learned in the classroom in a meaningful way.

Interaction through classroom lectures and site visits encourages students to continue advancing their skills. Business and industry supporters can talk to classes about trends, provide sites for job shadowing, evaluate class projects and STAR Events, and in some cases these groups may fund field trips or travel to district, state, or national meetings.