FW: [Partnerships] "What's in it for me?"

[Cathy Gannon]

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From: DFinn11346 at aol.com [mailto:DFinn11346 at aol.com]
Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2003 11:09 AM
To: CGannon at qcc.mass.edu
Subject: Re: [Partnerships] "What's in it for me?"


I wish I had something substantial to offer on the involvement of
businesses, 
but I don't.

In fact, I am also looking forward to hearing from community partnerships 
that have successfully involved businesses in the community planning
process. 

To date I think businesses, and especially the large corporations and
service 
industries that will be providing (probably the only) employment opps to 
adult learners who do not go on to higher ed in the future, have not been
involved 
in any meaningful way.  It is not enough to come to the planning table 
without giving up something (e.g., space, cash, company volunteer tutors,
etc.). 

And, I understand that "me" in this context is a reference to organizations,

but organizations do not have a "voice," only their employees and
constituents 
do. I still think the question needs to be rephrased.

finn