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Groups go beyond textbooks to promote their industries

Some associations have developed school curriculum to ensure a steady workforce, educate students about business environment To ensure the continued growth of their industries, some associations have gone back to school. Several groups have developed coursework to be used in schools across the country, all part of an effort to encourage young adults to pursue jobs in a number of employment sectors, from restaurants to energy. At the very least, such efforts leave students with a better understanding of how the industries operate, according to the people who develop the programs. "We need folks who have the business savvy and the skills to keep their businesses running,"… Read More