The BILT Academy
The BILT Academy® provides leadership development for teams of college personnel and employers to foster sustainable partnerships yielding measurable benefits for students and local economies. Through free technical assistance, college teams are guided through implementation of the NSF-supported BILT model, a proven method for strategic employer engagement.
Teams selected for BILT Academy Cohort 6 participation will benefit from:
- Technical assistance from an experienced BILT coach
- Cohort meetings focused on implementation support and professional development
- Tools, templates, and resources for BILT implementation
- Facilitation support for one KSA analysis meeting. The KSA analysis enables colleges to prioritize the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) employers expect workforce-ready graduates to possess 12-36 months into the future.
- Intensive training workshop and participation in HI-TEC conference, July 21-24, 2025.
Important Dates for BILT Academy Cohort 6
Application Due: April 14, 2025
Applicants Notified: April 25, 2025
Academy Duration: June 2025 — April 2026
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