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Vision
The Oak Park Business and Education Alliance, with the support of the business community, is an essential partner with the Oak Park School District. The School District, which includes students, parents, teachers, staff and administrators is engaged with OPBEA and dedicated to preparing students for their career futures.
Mission
To enhance the potential of the students of Oak Park School District’s success in higher education and the workplace.
Our History
The Oak Park Business and Education Alliance is a continuation of a successful pilot project initiated by Consumers Energy to help schools graduate students for tomorrow’s workforce. Established in 1993, the Alliance is a nonprofit organization of educators, businesses and government entities that provide assistance to the Oak Park School District to improve the educational experience of individual students. As part of the District’s Improvement Plan,* the Alliance initiates and supports activities that motivate students to meet performance goals toward graduation and ultimately college or advanced vocational training in preparation for tomorrow’s employment. Activities include student recognition events, job shadowing, work-based learning and internship experiences to help prepare students to join the workforce as qualified and motivated employees. Ultimately, the Alliance’s efforts will help employers recruit a diversified workforce.
*The Oak Park School District ’s improvement plan has been recognized as a model program for urban schools who serve primarily African American and immigrant student populations.
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