Partnerships
Business & Industry
Garfield County School Of Innovation bridges the gap between classroom and career by partnering with businesses and industry leaders across Garfield County and beyond — giving students authentic work experiences, mentorship, and a direct path into the workforce.
Where Education Meets the Real World
Career and Technical Education only works when it is connected to real industry. Garfield County School Of Innovation actively recruits business and industry partners to co-design our CTE programs, sponsor research labs, mentor students, and offer internship and apprenticeship pathways that make learning tangible and purposeful.
Whether you are a small local business or a regional employer, a partnership with Garfield County School Of Innovation is an investment in the future workforce of Garfield County. You gain access to motivated, skilled young people while helping shape the next generation of professionals in your field.
Partnership Opportunities
There are many ways to get involved — from a single classroom visit to a multi-year lab sponsorship. We will work with you to find the right fit.
CTE Lab Sponsorship
Sponsor one of our Career and Technical Education research labs — providing equipment, materials, and industry expertise that give students hands-on experience with the tools of your trade.
Mentorship Programs
Connect your professionals with Garfield County School Of Innovation students for one-on-one or group mentorship, job shadowing, and career exploration experiences that inspire and inform students' futures.
Internships & Apprenticeships
Offer paid or unpaid internship placements and pre-apprenticeship opportunities that give students real workplace experience and give your business a pipeline of trained talent.
Guest Instruction
Bring your expertise into the classroom as a guest speaker, workshop facilitator, or co-instructor — helping students connect curriculum to current industry practice.
Curriculum Collaboration
Work alongside Garfield County School Of Innovation instructors to ensure our CTE and entrepreneurship programs reflect current industry standards, emerging technologies, and the skills employers actually need.
Equipment & In-Kind Donations
Donate surplus equipment, tools, software licenses, or materials that equip our labs and classrooms with industry-grade resources students would not otherwise access.
Why Partner with Garfield County School Of Innovation?
Workforce pipeline
Build a relationship with motivated students years before they enter the job market — creating a direct pipeline of trained, career-ready talent for your industry.
Community investment
Strengthen Garfield County by investing in the education and economic mobility of local young people, including students with diverse learning needs.
Brand visibility
Gain recognition as a community-minded employer through Garfield County School Of Innovation's communications, events, and campus presence — reaching families, educators, and local leaders.
Tax benefits
In-kind and cash donations to Garfield County School Of Innovation may qualify for state and federal tax deductions. Consult your tax advisor for details specific to your situation.
Ready to Partner?
We welcome conversations with businesses of all sizes and industries. Reach out to our Executive Director to explore how a partnership with Garfield County School Of Innovation can benefit your organization and our students.
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