For the Business

•  Enhanced community image

•  Better prepared entry-level employees

•  Tax deduction for charitable contributions

•  Intrinsic rewards for employees through the pride felt in making a positive  difference

•  Positive return on education tax dollars

•  Contribution to significant development of human resources

•  Recognition and support of efforts

•  Opportunities to share facilities

For the Community

•  Recognition of education as a joint responsibility

•  Increased parental involvement

•  Opportunities for citizens to meaningfully impact the community through the schools

•  Intrinsic rewards for citizens of all ages through the pride felt in making a positive difference

For the School

•  Increased curriculum/teaching resources and ideas

•  Shared professional training for employees

•  Improved management and leadership training opportunities

•  Greater understanding of business goals and issues

•  Recognition and support for efforts

•  Provision of avenues to communicate education's goals and issues

•  Economic Education assistance

•  Morale building

•  Initiation and implementation of special programs

For the Students

•  Positive role models

•  Opportunities for career exploration

•  Greater understanding of the world of work

•  Enhanced learning opportunities in nontraditional settings

•  Increased self-esteem and motivation

•  Provision of avenues for future employment and consumer information

•  Access to the community and the business world which affords opportunities for making good choices and practicing high level thinking skills

•  Opportunities to experience the world of art, music, theatre, and dance