- School District of Manatee County
- Partners in Education

Become a Partner Today!
How Partners and Schools Benefit
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How Partners Benefit
- Increased exposure of your business or organization the community and schools
- Opportunities to promote products and services
- Increased employee satisfaction through volunteerism
- Opportunities for future workforce recruiting
- Opportunity to participate in the annual Manatee Chamber of Commerce Business Partner Awards
How Schools Benefit
- Expanded and enriched curriculum
- New opportunities for staff professional development
- Exposure to the “world of work”
- Fulfillment of needs which may not be met through traditional funding resources
What Do Schools Need?
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Needs differ from school to school. A few examples of needs are:
- Student and staff awards and incentives (complimentary product or service)
- Scholarships (tutoring, lessons, programs)
- Donation of funds, supplies or equipment
- Mentoring or tutoring (no experience necessary)
- Guest Speakers
- Reading Buddies (You read to the student or the student reads to you)
- Internships for school faculty; job shadowing for high school students
Questions?
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Contact Deborah Perry-Gambino, Community Engagement Specialist at partners@manateeschools.net
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