Amid persistent concerns about the well-documented skills gap, community colleges have the potential to provide low-cost, high-quality education and training to students. Robust relationships between colleges and local industry partners are critical to building strong workforce development programs for students. In this context, this toolkit offers practical advice on how community college leaders can take a deliberate approach to communication with potential partners in their community, including local businesses and industry leaders. In this toolkit, you will find three sections: (1) Creating a Navigator for Industry Partners; (2) Key Characteristics of Productive Partnerships; and (3) Practical Steps for Building Relationships between Colleges and Industries. [Support for this publication was provided by Arconic Foundation.]