A GUIDE FOR PARTNERSHIP INVOLVEMENT
Partner Connect is a program which develops strategic partnerships with local organizations and businesses to support educational opportunities for students.
FCS Partner Connect
Offers Individuals and Local Organizations the Chance to:
- contribute to the district's vision of safe, connected, and thriving schools
- promote community commitment to lifelong learning
- actively contribute to the education of students who will become future employees
- gain insights into the current landscape of public education
- support a brighter economic future for students, Forsyth County, and beyond through contributions
- appreciate and support the daily efforts of teachers and school staff
- provide students and employees with real-world business experiences
Developing Partnerships
Educational partnerships allow students to go beyond the classroom and into the community where time, talent, and resources provide enhanced learning. This level of engagement fosters a sense of shared responsibility for students’ success and strengthens the educational experience.
With our district’s focus on increasing meaningful home, school, and community partnerships, our goal is to create a collaborative framework that not only fosters growth but also strengthens the bond between schools and the broader community. Our partners are businesses, post-secondary institutions, community organizations, professional associations, faith communities, government agencies, and other groups who are interested in partnering with our school system. By becoming involved, you are taking an active role in educating our students and ensuring a brighter economic future for our country.
Students Explore Pathways
Partner Connect helps students explore work-based experiences by connecting industry professionals with Forsyth County College & Career Development/CTAE (www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/ctae) career pathways and creative industries (www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/finearts). These pathways enhance students’ skills in workforce-specific areas across different industries integral to Forsyth County and the surrounding region. Partner
Connect matches industry partners to individual schools and pathways which helps the partner plan a set of activities and student engagement efforts throughout the year. This allows for meaningful career exposure and creates valuable real-world connections for students.
Developing our Future Workforce
Forsyth County Schools launched Workforce Forsyth in partnership with local organizations and post-secondary institutions to improve workforce development efforts of the district. The initiative focuses on aligning career education, guiding pathway development, and increasing participation while fostering job growth through business collaborations. Key elements included incorporating corporate training materials into the curriculum, providing varied work-based learning experiences, and establishing employment pipelines with local economic support. The district has since updated the Workforce Forsyth strategy, creating a roadmap for pathway programming through 2026 that aligns with district strategic plans and stakeholder needs.
Current Priority Areas
