College Community School district teachers meet with businesses to discuss local economy [Video]

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) – Teachers in the College Community School District met with some of Cedar Rapids’ largest employers to learn about the local economy.

The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance said sometimes there’s a disconnect between school teachers and the businesses their students end up working for. The group aims to close that gap.

“The teachers have such a link to the students from a counseling standpoint, so if the teachers are aware of the businesses in town, they’re able to reflect that awareness with the students,” said Ron Corbett, Vice President of Development at Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance.

Representatives from major businesses in Cedar Rapids held a panel discussing what skills they look for in new hires, and how teachers can pass those skill to students.

“Probably the most common question you get, especially as a high school teacher is ‘why are we learning this.’ the …