The
Business/Education Advisory Council (BEAC) is an integral part of the Ford PAS program and is intended to provide a supportive link between the school program and local businesses, community organizations, and institutions of higher education. The BEAC may offer the following services:
- Provide volunteers to enrich classroom experiences
- Facilitate workplace and higher education learning opportunities for Ford PAS students
- Help establish other valuable contacts with organizations outside the school
- Help with program planning, budgeting, fundraising, and public relations
BEAC members include business and industry representatives, faculty and staff of colleges and universities, community leaders, Ford PAS teachers, school administrators, and students and their family members.