13th Street Partnership Empowers Berks County Community

Albright College and local businesses collaborate to drive economic development and education initiatives.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 5:08am

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A minimalist, photorealistic studio still life featuring a stack of business documents, a pen, and a laptop computer arranged on a clean, white background, symbolizing the collaboration between Albright College and local businesses in the 13th Street Partnership.The 13th Street Partnership leverages Albright College's resources to drive economic growth and educational opportunities in Berks County.Reading Today

The 13th Street Partnership, a collaboration between Albright College and local businesses in Berks County, Pennsylvania, is working to drive economic development and strengthen educational opportunities in the region. Terri Hill, Executive Director of the Berks Business Education Coalition, discusses the partnership's impact with Dr. Christine Remley, Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs at Albright College.

Why it matters

The 13th Street Partnership represents a unique model of community-university engagement, leveraging the resources and expertise of Albright College to support local businesses and provide valuable learning experiences for students. By fostering these types of public-private partnerships, the Berks County region can bolster economic growth, workforce development, and educational attainment.

The details

The 13th Street Partnership brings together Albright College and a variety of businesses and organizations located along the 13th Street corridor in Reading, Pennsylvania. Through the partnership, Albright students gain hands-on experience by working on real-world projects and initiatives that support the local community. Meanwhile, the businesses and organizations involved benefit from the knowledge, skills, and fresh perspectives that the college students bring to the table.

  • The 13th Street Partnership was established in 2020 to foster collaboration between Albright College and the surrounding community.
  • The podcast discussing the partnership's impact was recorded and published on April 18, 2026.

The players

Terri Hill

Executive Director of the Berks Business Education Coalition, which works to strengthen the connection between businesses and educational institutions in Berks County.

Dr. Christine Remley

Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs at Albright College, overseeing the college's engagement with the local community through initiatives like the 13th Street Partnership.

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What they’re saying

“The 13th Street Partnership represents a unique model of community-university engagement, leveraging the resources and expertise of Albright College to support local businesses and provide valuable learning experiences for students.”

— Terri Hill, Executive Director, Berks Business Education Coalition

“By fostering these types of public-private partnerships, the Berks County region can bolster economic growth, workforce development, and educational attainment.”

— Dr. Christine Remley, Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs, Albright College

What’s next

The 13th Street Partnership plans to continue expanding its initiatives and collaborations with local businesses and organizations in the Berks County region, with the goal of driving economic development and providing valuable learning opportunities for Albright College students.

The takeaway

The 13th Street Partnership demonstrates the power of community-university collaboration, where institutions of higher education can leverage their resources and expertise to support local businesses and drive economic growth in the regions they serve.