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field trips    |   faces of the future    |  internships   |  scholarships   |  school liaison    |   sponsored programs

OPBEA helps support students to be successful in school in many ways.

Rewarding and recognizing student’s achievement which provides positive reinforcement. Students are also offered many opportunities to have “real life” experiences interacting with professionals in their classrooms and/or in the work environment.

Career Opportunity Field Trips

The best way for a young person to learn about a business is to visit! more>

 

Faces of the Future Mentoring program

An innovative, motivational, strategic planning and mentoring program. more>

 

Industry Internships

Students get hands on experience in a variety of business disciplines. more>

 

Scholarship Opportunities

OPBEA offers students a variety of scholarship opportunities. more>

 

School Liaison

This program pairs volunteers from the business community with classroom teachers to help prepare Oak Park students for post-secondary education and 21st century careers. more>

 

Sponsored Programs

These programs recognize and reward students. Any of our three programs can be sponsored at the cost of $200. Student of the Month Breakfast, Student Improvement Luncheon, Career Exposure Luncheon or Recognition & Scholarships. more>

 

 

 


As teachers, we appreciate the outside perspective that the business community brings to our students through OPBEA programs.

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internships

internships
Career exploration becomes a valuable life experience when a student has the opportunity to be on a site, following in a professional's foot steps.

other ways we help
Volunteer


"We are never really happy until we try to brighten the lives of others."

— Helen Keller (1880–1968)

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