PROGRAM PURPOSE
The purpose of the Partners in Education program is to support the collaboration between businesses and schools to provide programs that enhance student learning and strengthen our local workforce.
PROGRAM BENEFITS
Students benefit from enhanced achievements, additional adult role models, career exploration opportunities and curriculum enrichment.
Businesses benefit from an increased community awareness of business goals and issues, and the intrinsic rewards derived from sharing time and talent.
Communities benefit by having engaged citizens, involved businesses and stronger schools.
PROGRAM AWARDS
Outstanding Partnership Award recognizes the business-school partnership that exemplifies the goals of the program.
Outstanding Youth Leadership Award recognizes students who display leadership qualities every day – qualities like honesty, integrity, dependability, respectfulness and compassion.
Download an informational brochure here.
For questions or to become a Partner in Education, contact Ashley Temme, ashleytemme@jcchamber.org or 573-638-3590.