How do you transform a regional industry relationship into a systemwide workforce development success story? This session explores how the Tennessee Board of Regents and FedEx built a strategic partnership that is expanding aviation education, increasing student opportunities, and strengthening Tennessee's talent pipeline in this industry. Attendees will learn how advancement, workforce development, and government and public relations teams aligned their efforts to secure scholarships, equipment donations, apprenticeship opportunities, and legislative support for one of Tennessee's priority industry sectors. Through practical examples and measurable outcomes, presenters will share lessons learned, strategies for engaging industry partners, and approaches to scaling partnerships across institutions. Advancement, workforce development, marketing, and government relations professional will all leave with actionable ideas for building collaborative partnerships with business and industry to drive student success and meet critical workforce needs.