Case Study: San Antonio Independent School District strengthens CTE industry partnerships with SchooLinks

San Antonio Independent School District expands CTE partnerships with SchooLinks across 5 P-TECH programs

San Antonio Independent School District sought to strengthen its career and technical education (CTE) programs by forging more intentional and effective partnerships with local industry leaders. The district faced the challenge of securing buy-in from busy employers and creating partnerships that produced tangible outcomes for students, rather than just engaging for engagement's sake. To address this, the district worked with SchooLinks on strategies for industry partner engagement.

The solution, guided by SchooLinks, involved a strategic five-step process focused on defining clear outcomes, leveraging local community college networks, and engaging partners with intention. This approach helped San Antonio ISD create collaborative roadmaps with employers, such as through its P-TECH early college high school programs, ensuring initiatives served a shared purpose. SchooLinks provided the framework for building these strong, communicative relationships, which are essential for preparing students with real-world skills and accessing Perkins V funding.

San Antonio Independent School District