Establishing relationships with local businesses is important to the future success of ACE programs.
Businesses enjoy helping worthwhile institutions and they especially like receiving community recognition.
In fact, there are several ways to motivate local businesses to participate in programs by giving them
public relations exposure and an opportunity to approach future employees enrolled in ACE classes.
Approach Local Businesses
THE TWO MINUTE PHONE CALL:
"Hi my name is 
, and I am calling on behalf
of your local Adult & Community Education program. Do
you have a couple of minutes for me to tell you about our
organization, as well as ways your company can become
involved in our business partnership program?"
- Explain the purpose of Adult & Community Education
- Discuss the business partnership program – benefits of involvement
- Tell them why ACE is recruiting their business
- Say that an information packet will be mailed shortly
- Give them a contact and number if they should have further questions
SEND AN INFORMATION LETTER
Include the following in a packet accompanying an information letter:
- ACE business partnership program information
- A list of benefits of becoming a business partner
- Worthwhile contribution to education
- Increased community recognition and enhanced image
- Recruitment tool for potential employees
- A list of how they can contribute
- Donate used materials and equipment
- Provide space for events
- Incentive rewards and sponsorships
- Give mock interviews and resume help
- Mentoring and internship programs
- Hire ACE graduates!
- A list of existing partners, so new partners can ask questions, such as:
- What kind of time commitment does this require?
- How much money will this sponsorship cost?
- What are my responsibilities as a partner?
- Pamphlet, brochure, newsletter and/or flyer about the ACE Program
List businesses that would be beneficial partners for your organization: