After providing more than $158,000 in scholarships to college-bound graduating high school seniors over the last three years, the Riverside County Office of Education Foundation (RCOEF) is launching a new Business Partners Program. The program will be comprised of a cross-section of local, professional, and industry leaders intent on supporting the Riverside County Office of Education Pledge that states: “All students in Riverside County will graduate from high school well prepared for college and the workforce.”
In addition to raising funds for student scholarships, these annual membership dues will support important RCOE student advancement programs that are considered necessary to further educational and career goals of students pursuing their college education.
“It is my hope that local organizations will step up and join the Business Partners Program to demonstrate their commitment to the next generation of business and community leaders who number 430,000 strong in the schools and classrooms across Riverside County,” said Riverside County Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Judy D. White.
Members will be invited to attend RCOE student academic and foundation events throughout the year providing business development and community outreach opportunities. Additionally, members will be listed on the RCOEF website and recognized at the annual sponsor recognition event.
Business Partners Program annual membership levels include:
• Platinum Circle - $5,000
• Gold Circle - $2,500
• Silver Circle - $1,500
• Bronze Circle - $500
“The RCOEF will continue providing scholarships to students graduating from Riverside County high schools so they can pursue their dreams,” said RCOEF Chair and Riverside County Chief Deputy Probation Officer, Ron Miller. “In reality, there are countless ways to impact students well before they are prepared to graduate from our K-12 public school system. We are looking forward to developing creative approaches with members of the Business Partners Program interested in shaping the future workforce and emerging young leaders in our county.”