School-Business Partnership Award
The Education Alliance, in partnership with Hope Gas, is pleased to announce the state winner for "Hope for the Future: School-Business Partnership of the Year" Award
The program recognizes exemplary school-business partnerships in the state that support
student success. The state winner was announced at the May 15, 2025 Education Summit and receives a $25,000 prize package.
See the video to learn more about the winning school-business partnership!
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About the Caperton Center
What is a School-Business Partnership? a Partneship is a collaborative relationship between a school (or school district) and a business designed to enhance educational opportunities and outcomes for students.
Why do School-Business Partnerships Matter? Partnerships leverage the resources, expertise, and networks of the business community to support student success in areas such as:
- Student support (providing read-aloud, internships, mentoring, or career exploration),
- Resource sharing (offering funding, materials, or technology),
- Community engagement (building connections between schools and local industries).
- Innovation (aligning education with real-world skills),
The goal is to create mutually beneficial initiatives that prepare students for future success while contributing to the workforce needs and civic engagement of the community.
Learn More in the Toolkit for School-Business Partnerships