It's Time to Get Into The Game!
Bay Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation Business and Education Partnership were founded as the Alliance for Bay County Schools and links businesses with the Bay County educational system. Both the Bay Area Chamber businesses and the representatives of area school districts work together to provide opportunities for our area students. Without sponsorships and financial gifts this partnership cannot exist.
Education is a valuable tool that will make the students in our area better citizens and as it becomes a necessity in our lives, area businesses have a chance to become involved. Programs provided by the Business and Education Partnership bring students, educators, and the people from the business world together, giving everyone the ability to learn from each other. Listed below are programs that are funded by the Business and Education Partnership.
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DowGives
The communityGives component of DowGives creates an opportunity for Elementary, Middle School, and High School age groups, sports teams, and service clubs in the Great Lakes Bay Region to earn funding for priority projects through volunteerism. This is accomplished through the giving of grants to K-12 aged groups that complete a preapproved community volunteer activity and meet grant requirements.
By promoting volunteerism amongst today’s Elementary, Middle and High School aged youth, communityGives emphasizes the importance and value of community engagement to our region’s youth, and promotes a sense of community, along with a desire to give back. Youth groups can earn $500 for their programs while giving back to the community.
Marketers in the Classroom Program presented by Dow Corning
Dow Corning would like to schedule a “Marketers in the Classroom” speaker day with the Business and Technology (B&T) Departments at each Bay County School.
The purpose of the Speaker Day is to assist B&T teachers as they help student’s understand future opportunities in the B&T field. The Dow Corning marketers will share their career and educational experiences with students interested in Business and Technology.
Youth Leadership Bay County
Youth Leadership Bay County is a program for high school sophomores and juniors in Bay County designed to provide opportunities to these students to participate in a variety of hands-on activities. They will learn about leadership, team building, and individual strengths and abilities.
They will also study history, business, government, and law enforcement specific to the Bay County area. They hear from exciting presenters who are already active leaders in the community. This unique opportunity allows students to develop new skills and learn about the role they can play in our community while having fun!
Mock Job Interviews
Mock Job Interviews have been scheduled for 11th and 12th grade students in Bay County High Schools. Each student has the opportunity to interview with 3 business leaders. John Glenn High School will hold their event on December 13th from 12:15p.m. – 2:30p.m and Pinconning High School will have their mock interviews on January 5th from 12:45p.m. – 3:00p.m.
If you would like to participate in these mock interviews please contact Jo Ellen by email or phone.
8th Annual Jerome L. Yantz Partner in Education Award
The recipient of this year’s award was selected from nominations of individuals or organizations that inspire interest in education, devote time and resources to the implementation of partnership programs, share a passion for the value of education, and inspire others to be involved in education.
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