Education
Northland Partners in Education (PIE)
What's in it for Business?
By participating in Northland PIE, businesses have the opportunity to make a direct impact on the future of the workforce by:
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Creating workforce ready employees
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Building capacity for the future of Northland business
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Connecting your business to the community
How can you participate?
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Present your work to students through business tours
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Participate in career fairs
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Offer internships and field shadowing opportunities
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Mentor
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Perform mock interviews with area students
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Invite students to your business for informational interviews
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Speak on behalf of your business on education panels
What's in it for Education & Educators?
Northland PIE gives students the opportunity to step outside the classroom and gain hands-on experience at Northland businesses. While students gain insight into the workforce, educators will gain a deeper and finer appreciation of the opportunities for students in the community, creating relevance by:
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Understanding students’ value to area businesses
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Building capacity for the future of Northland business
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Connecting with the community
How can you participate?
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Encourage students to pursue internships and field shadowing
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Invite students to participate in area career fairs
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Link students to businesses within their areas of interest
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Participate in community service projects
Watch this video to learn more about Partners in Education:
Northland Partners In Education
Thank you to the following businesses and organizations for becoming Partners In Education
Education Partners
North Kansas City Education Foundation
Northland Early Education Center
North Platte R-1 school district
Northland Early Education Center
Northwest Missouri State University - Kansas City
Platte County R-3 School District
Smithville R-II School District
Business and Organization Partners
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater KC
Economic Development Corporation of KCMO
Mid-Continental Public Library
MoDOT
North Kansas City Schools Education Foundation
Tucker Leadership Lab