Hope for the Future: School-Business Partnership of the Year
The Education Alliance, in partnership with Hope Gas, is pleased to announce the "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. Here's what you need to know:
- 8 Regional winners receive $2,000 awards
- 1 State winner receives a $25,000 prize package
- Its easy: 1. Register 2. Apply
- Tell your story by answering the 4 application questions (preview questions here)
- Application Deadline: March 7, 2025
1. Register your School-Business Partnership
2. Use your profile to nominate your partnership for the award
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