This document describes collaborative efforts in New York City between public high schools and the business sector. Business involvement with the schools assumes many forms and operates on a number of different levels: (1) forming a special relationship with particular schools or departments, (2) being a resource to provide speakers for classes, (3) acting as role models or mentors for students, (4) providing a work setting for student internships and/or future employment, and (5) serving on advisory committees for occupational education. Examples of each type of relationship as well as some school-specific illustrations are discussed. Some general issues relating to school-business partnerships are raised. These include a mutual understanding of the objectives and how they will be achieved, realistic expectations of each partner, and supportive attitudes accompanied by institutional structures which will ensure continued commitment. Research studies are being conducted to learn more about these joint efforts between schools and businesses. Specific areas of focus include effectiveness of joint efforts in reducing school dropout rates and improving the success of disadvantaged youth in the labor market; the characteristics of successful programs and factors which influence employer participation; and how these relationships might be improved. (ETS)