2021 Policy Agenda

Recognizing that high quality schools are critical to developing educated citizens and a strong future workforce, the Alliance is focused on fostering effective business-education partnerships at all levels. We support Waukesha County students in being both college and career ready and helping families and educators understand job opportunities. Support transferable credits among higher education institutions. Advocate for effective and flexible programs to address the teacher shortage. Support innovative and flexible programs that help students, parents and educators understand career opportunities and pathways. Support expansion of innovative post-secondary academic offerings in Waukesha County and the region. Advocate for increasing Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) education, including expansion of Wisconsin’s Fabrication Laboratories (Fab Labs) Grant Program. Expand school accountability beyond traditional measures to include workforce development outcomes. Support collaboration among K-12 institutions to maximize course offerings and replicate best practices. Promote expansion of youth apprenticeship, dual enrollment and other programs that help students obtain career skills and experience and/or receive higher education credits. Advocate for policies that allow schools to remain agile and focus on the priorities listed above, particularly in response to the changing environment because of COVID 19. 1 2 6 3 7 4 8 5 9 EDUCATION 5