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.
SERVING
Stark Education Partnership serves education, business & community organizations in the Stark County region as a connector & partner. SEP collaborates with local foundations to ensure a continued focus on meeting emerging needs and works in complementary fashion with other nonprofits in 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
A New Kind of Heart Health for February
Issues (February 13, 2026) –by guest columnist – Jean R. Paddock, PhD, Aultman College President and Stark Education Partnership Board Member: My professional role finds me constantly immersed in a healthcare environment, and February has an emphasis on heart health. Popular culture also identifies February with...
Activating Untapped Talent
Issues (January 16, 2026) –As we enter the fourth year of the Stark Career Pathways Initiative, Stark Education Partnership (SEP) remains steadfast in our commitment “to build generations of successful individuals who fulfill their career potential and grow roots in Stark County.” Amid a local high-demand labor market, there...
Your Investment Ignites Student Potential
Issues (December 12, 2025) – Thank you for being a friend of Stark Education Partnership (SEP). In the middle of this season of gift-giving, we are most grateful for our ever-growing number of partners implementing career-connected learning throughout Stark County. The opportunities before us to equip this new generation of...
YouScience Data Highlights Success of Stark County Career Pathways Initiative
Issues (November 14, 2025) – If you’re familiar with the Stark Education Partnership, you likely know the name YouScience as well. No other program like it has had quite the same impact as YouScience. Unlike traditional surveys, YouScience not only evaluates interests, but also uses aptitude-based assessments that...
Video Storytelling Inspires Stark County’s Future
Issues (October 17, 2025) – Written by guest columnist, Frank Greiner, Founder/Executive Producer at HDWERKS: At HDWERKS LLC, we believe in the power of storytelling to ignite inspiration and drive change. The Stark Career Pathways Explorer Series, our flagship collaboration with the Stark Education Partnership (SEP)...
Stark Education Partnership Announces 4th Season of Stark Career Pathways Explorer Series
EIN Preswire (September 9, 2025) – The 4th season of videos highlights local businesses, in-demand jobs in manufacturing, healthcare, tech, & more to inspire Stark County students. The Stark Career Pathway Explorer is a valuable career exploration resource for Stark County students and community members seeking to...
Making an Impact: SEP's FY25 Year in Review
Issues (June 3, 2025) – Stark Education Partnership (SEP) provides career support to students, employers, and schools through its focused career-connected learning (CCL) endeavors. Progress continuously occurs through intentional actions aligned with our vision of building generations of successful individuals who fulfill their...
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Kimberly Woodruff
Alliance High School Pre-Med CTE teacher
"The students could not stop talking when they got back! I feel like I keep saying it, but it just isn't enough...I so appreciate the opportunities you have provided to these students!” (Re: KSU Stark brain dissection experience)
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."
Trent Robinson
Stark County
Freshman