Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Our Mission

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Our Mission Statement:

"Long Island Works establishes partnerships between the academic and business communities to foster the development of a skilled and educated workforce, which creates an environment that empowers students to meet the demands of the 21st century."
 

Why Long Island Works?

For any business to grow, it needs a plentiful, skilled, and educated workforce.  Students need to know what opportunities are available for them here on Long Island.  The reality is that most students are unaware of the many career pathways available on Long Island.  

LI Works establishes partnerships between the academic and business communities to develop a workforce with the 21st century skills and education needed for success.  Long Island needs to invest in our students, our future workforce, and to inspire students to remain on Long Island to pursue their career passions.

Our initiatives help students gain real-world skills and hands on learning experiences while making early connections to the breadth of employment available to them via the 90,000 businesses on Long Island.


What are the Results?

- There is greater alignment between economic development and workforce skills which are delivered into the classroom.

- Learning is more relevant, broadened in scope, and connected to the business community.

- Students who participate in our Career Academies say that they are more engaged in their learning experiences.

- Businesses benefit by extending their reach into the community and helping to prepare their future workforce.

- Teachers and school staff feel more invigorated.

- Association with colleges and universities enables us to bring broader opportunities to students.