The purpose of this case study was to explore the experiences and perspectives of the implementation process of a career technical education program and business partnerships. Data collected included nine participants' experiences during the implementation process and current experiences with two local business partnerships. This in-depth study revealed advantages, challenges, and best practices in building business partnerships with an industrial engineering and robotics CTE program. Six major themes emerged from the study: communication, recruitment, hands-on experience, support and involvement, field trips, and post-secondary preparation. Communication was considered the most effective way to build successful business partnerships. For all participants, recruitment for students in CTE programs, quality teachers, and committed business partners made a positive impact on the success within the CTE program. Findings from this study provide recommendations for consistent communication and support from all parties while providing students with hands-on experience and cite visits to industry businesses. The business partnership's primary focus is on post-secondary preparation and building students' confidence with hands-on skills and a competitive edge in the industry workforce. Additionally, this study offers opportunities for future research such as more in-depth studies on different students' CTE program experiences and identifying contributing factors of gender, demographics, or key stakeholders in maintaining business partnerships. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]