Building Local Business Partnerships to Help Flagler ’ s Teachers and Students Thrive
Helping Flagler Schools ’ students and teachers is the mission of the Flagler County Education Foundation ( FCEF ). Acting as the direct-support organization for Flagler Schools , the Education Foundation raises money and awareness for the school district as well as the district ’ s many Classroom to Careers Flagship programs . In addition , FCEF oversees several other programs for the district , such as mentoring programs , senior scholarships , teacher grants and the STUFF ( Supplying Things U Find Fundamental ) Bus program . Last year the Foundation raised right at $ 1 million , and all monies raised goes directly back into the school district .
Each year it becomes increasingly important for the Flagler County Education Foundation to build partnerships with local businesses and business leaders . “ There is no way we could do what we do for students and teachers without the help and support of our local business community ,” said the late Joe Rizzo , FCEF executive director . Local businesses have supported the Classroom to Careers Flagship programs monetarily by the donation of equipment and supplies for the
The Flagler County Education Foundation team ready for action programs and by mentoring students through the Career Coaching program . “ By supporting the Flagler County Education Foundation , we are supporting Flagler County ’ s future business leaders and employees ,” said Trevor Tucker , Flagler County School Board chair and local business owner . The Classroom to Careers flagship programs start at the elementary school level and have pathways a student can choose to follow all the way through high school graduation . The programs include such things as law and justice , medical , fire , construction technology , business , banking and culinary arts .
“ We are always looking for more business partners ,” said Becca Bower , FCEF assistant
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