Common Ground, Common Goals, Uncommon Success

Thursday, November 10, 2022

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Location: Northwest 3

Presenter(s)

Cynthia N. Garcia

Youth Programs Manager/Equal Opportunity Officer
Benton-Franklin Workforce Development Council
Melanie Olson

TC Futures Director
Educational Service District 123 (ESD123)
Heather Woodruff

Program Operator
Career Path Services

Presentation Purpose & Goal: TC Futures is a center for youth and young adults to access comprehensive services and connections that lead to viable education and employment opportunities. This presentation aims to demonstrate how experts can come together to provide a cohesive model of service that allows each organization to focus on its strengths and resources while supporting others to achieve a common goal. The goal is to share how an environment that focuses on strengths rather than competition can improve outcomes and best serve the community.

Learning Objectives:

Understand the elements of a solid business agreement as the foundation of partnerships
How to develop a Common Mission, Vision, and Goal to create a seamless service delivery system
Opportunities for unique partnerships through ditching the notion of competition and reaching out to non-traditional partners