As we optimistically embrace the future in Northern Nevada, Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) is providing excellent training for jobseekers and workers alike that need to learn advanced skills in an evolving business world. TMCC is proud to provide numerous pathways for partnership with existing, new and emerging industries in our region as they stimulate economic growth and yield a plethora of opportunities for the community and our students. This session will cover the ways in which we engage our employer partners through upskilling, customized training, apprenticeships, internships, online job board, career fairs, advisory boards and corporate giving. It will provide participants with practical steps that they can take to develop meaningful employer partnerships & achieve a win-win for both their academic institution and business/industry alike.