Partners In Education are businesses and organizations which provide resources to enhance the educational experience and/or learning opportunities for our students, to increase student achievement. Educational partnerships benefit both the School District and the business or organization.

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

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

Contact Deborah Perry-Gambino, Community Engagement Specialist at partners@manateeschools.net

28th Annual Business & Education Partnership Awards

Student Video - Business Partners