RD20 - 2002 Report of the Virginia Business-Education Partnership

  • Published: 2003
  • Author: Virginia Business-Education Partnership and Secretary of Education and Secretary of Commerce and Trade
  • Enabling Authority: Code of Virginia - § 2.2-210

Executive Summary:
The Virginia Business-Education Partnership (VBEP) works statewide to promote, help build and recognize partnerships among schools, businesses, parents and community organizations that are working to increase student achievement and prepare students for successful lives and careers in the 21st century. Specifically, VBEP oversees the Virginia School-to-Work Initiative, promoting student achievement, career exploration and student access to post-secondary education and training opportunities. With guidance from a Governor-appointed Advisory Council, VBEP seeks to support new and innovative local partnerships that improve academic achievement. VBEP's staff currently includes an Executive Director, Associate Director/Grants Manager, Finance Manager and Grants Specialist.