Lehman College has developed a collaborative workforce development model which has been successfully implemented in our international programs. This model is based on collaboration of all stakeholders—educators, employers, community organizations, funding agencies, etc—involved in the students’ educational and career pathways. An important feature of this model is a comprehensible approach to addressing the needs and interests of the students through customized, contextualized curricula. The success of this format is ensured through:
Lehman College collaborates with partner-schools in different parts of the world and international organizations at home:
January 2014 was an exciting month for four Lehman students, who were selected to participate in a research project in Singapore. They spent one week at Nanyang Polytechnic, which provided resources and organized their research activities. Besides doing research, they experienced the rich culture of this amazing island. Now back in New York, they are completing their research projects and preparing to present their findings.