"Somehow, we need to reconnect the schools to the workplace so that educators and employers are working together toward mutual goals. The solution to our challenges in education lies in greater, more organized collaboration. The Charleston Chamber Education Foundation makes that happen for us."
Danny Rowland
Charleston Marine Manufacturing Corporation, Charleston, SC
"The Intermediary Network and its Institutes have catapulted our partnership into the future. Our participation in the network has helped us define ourselves as an effective intermediary and refine our strategies for linking business and education to benefit our students."
Susan Burge
MetroVision School-to-Career Partnership, New Orleans, LA
"The significant federal support provided through the School-to-Work Opportunities Act is now realizing an important return on investment through the Intermediary Network. By sharing ideas, leveraging funds, and creating a common voice, the Intermediary Network is making the local connections and building the critical partnerships that will prepare all of America's youth for the future and meet the demands of the 21st century labor market."
Stephanie Powers
National Association of Workforce Boards
Former Director, National School-to-Work Office, Washington, DC
"The Intermediary Network has connected us to some of the strongest organizations in the country, providing valuable ideas, resources and new energy. The recognition that comes from being part of a group of national leaders in the field gives us credibility and validation on the local level."
David Rattray
UNITE-LA, Los Angeles ,CA
"Our partnership with the Boston Private Industry Council deepens as our workforce needs experience change. The PIC uses its breadth of expertise to craft solutions that work for our business and our workforce."
Sarah Allen
Mellon New England, Boston, MA
"As an intermediary organization, the Capital Area Training Foundation is in a unique position to link our company with those schools and programs that create the highest value for our investments. We rely on their knowledge and relationships to develop meaningful partnerships that benefit the schools and students in our area as well as AMD."
Allyson Peerman
Global Community Affairs Manager AMD
eglowacki@nww.org
