School-Business Partnership Award
The Education Alliance, in partnership with Hope Gas, is pleased to announce the 2nd annual "Hope for the Future: School-Business Partnership of the Year" Award
Officially nominate your school-business partnership for the 2026 award today!
The program recognizes exemplary school-business partnerships in the state that support student success.
The state winner will receive a $25,000 prize package and 8 regional winners (2 from each of the state’s 4 regions) will receive a $2,000 grant.
The 2026 competition has officially launched and we encourage all WV schools and businesses to nominate your school-business partnership and share your success story!
The deadline to nominate your school-business partnership for the 2026 award is February 28, 2026.
See the video below to learn about the 2025 State Winner of the Hope for the Future: School-Business Partnership of the Year.
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About the Caperton Center
What is a School-Business Partnership? a Partnership 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