community-partnerships

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Community partnerships' is a term referring to collaborations between different organizations or individuals in a community. It's not just about working together but also sharing resources for a shared goal, like a hospital and a local gym promoting healthy living.

Examples in Different Contexts

In education and outreach, 'community partnerships' are formed between schools, universities, local businesses, and community organizations to enhance educational opportunities. An education coordinator might explain, 'Our community partnerships have resulted in more internships and scholarships for students in our district.'

Practice Scenarios

Academics

Scenario:

Our students need more opportunities for hands-on learning experiences. Perhaps, we should look for ways to connect them with real-world applications of what they're studying.

Response:

A community partnership with tech firms for internships could provide our students with hands-on experience.

Tech

Scenario:

There's a wide digital divide in our city. I think our software can play a part in reducing it.

Response:

Perhaps forming a community partnership with local schools to offer coding classes would be a step in the right direction.