BILT Orientation

This video, provided by the National Information Technology Innovation Center (NITIC), introduces and explains the essential elements of the Business and Industry Leadership Team (BILT) model for curriculum development. The BILT model aims to align curriculum with workforce needs through frequent, structured meetings between employers and technical educators, along with an annual prioritization of entry-level job skills. Topics covered include the essential roles business leaders and faculty in a BILT, co-leadership in a BILT, the BILT meetings annual cycle, and more. Emphasized throughout the video is the difference between the BILT model and a traditional advisory council.

The video runs 25:56 minutes in length.