MISSION
Stark Education Partnership is a catalyst, engaging and collaborating with education, business, civic and community stakeholders to drive sustainable improvement and innovation to provide all students with education and career success.
WHO WE SERVE
SEP serves education, business, and community organizations in the Stark County region as a connector and partner. SEP collaborates with local foundations to ensure a continued focus on meeting emerging needs and works in complementary fashion with other nonprofits throughout the region.
When you give to SEP:
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YOU are supporting local students in career exploration
& planning
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YOU are allowing students to learn through work-based experiences
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YOU are giving students access
to training and employment opportunities
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YOU are contributing to the economic vitality
of Stark County
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LATEST NEWS
Big Accomplishments by SEP’s School Partners
Issues (December 20, 2024) – It’s hard to believe that winter break is almost here! Our schools are offering numerous incredible programs and opportunities to connect students with college and career paths. Our partner high schools have been busy, with 9th graders completing the YouScience Discovery instrument to explore...
Your Investment Impacts Local Students
Issues (November 22, 2024) – Thank you for being a friend of Stark Education Partnership (SEP). We pray that all is well with you, and that you have many blessings for which you are thankful in this month set aside for Thanksgiving. We are grateful for the ever-growing number of partners and supporters of career-connected...
Building A Workforce Through Partnerships
Issues (October 25, 2024) – In today’s competitive job market, businesses must seek innovative strategies to secure a skilled workforce through partnerships with local schools. Career Technical Education (CTE) programs across the U.S. are developing skilled tradespeople to fill critical vacancies nationwide. By partnering with...
SEP Kicks Off the New School Year
Issues (September 20, 2024) –Stark Education Partnership’s vision is to build generations of successful individuals who fulfill their potential and grow roots in Stark County – and we’re working hard toward the realization of that vision. With the new school year well underway, SEP continues to expand partnerships...
Making an Impact: SEP's FY24 Year in Review
Issues (June 14, 2024) – Stark Education Partnership (SEP) continues to provide a support system to students, employers, and schools through its focused career-connected learning (CCL) work. Over the past year, a great deal of progress has occurred by intentional actions aligned with our vision of building generations...
Five Stark Student Success Stories
Issues (May 31, 2024) – As Career Champions, we have had the opportunity and privilege to get to know some amazing students in our Stark County high schools. We’re pleased to introduce you to five of these students – some of whom will be sharing their stories in person at SEP’s Impact Celebration on June 12th...
Heart of Stark: $25,000 given out to college students in Stark Tank competition
The Repository (May 27, 2024) – An article appeared in The Repository on Feb. 11 regarding what Ohio is doing to keep its young adults here in our state and to keep Ohio vibrant and economically stable in the future. The Stark Education Partnership is responding to this need very specifically here in Stark County...
Stark Tank Continues Engaging College Students In Entrepreneurship
Issues (May 17, 2024) – The Stark Tank college pitch competition continues to grow and encourage additional students to get their creative juices flowing as they take part in a chance to win up to $25,000 in prize money. This year saw a record number of students enter the competition! This entrepreneurial challenge, coordinated..
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Trent Robinson
Stark County
Freshman
“YouScience helped me learn about myself…I always knew I was good with numbers, and the YouScience results confirmed that and helped me understand why. I think YouScience is interesting and useful for students – especially students who are searching for a career.”
Rick Baxter
Alliance Area Development
"Our schools and businesses are very excited for the work that SEP is doing to help students learn about career paths that fit their skills and interests – and then connecting those students with local businesses that have jobs matching those skills and interest. SEP is helping Alliance meet our biggest need, workforce development."
Kimberly Woodruff
Alliance High School Pre-Med CTE teacher