top of page
About page header.png

About Us

WHAT DOES SEP DO?

Summary:

Vision:

SEP helps organizations take IDEAS to IMPLEMENTATION that positively IMPACT our students and community.

To build generations of successful individuals who fulfill their potential and grow roots in Stark County.

Mission:

SEP 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.

Serves:

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.

OUR VALUES

We believe that our success is wholly dependent upon the success of partner organizations and students we serve. SEP leverages the following organizational values to advance this goal:

Respect:

Expertise:

Catalyst:

Engagement:

Responsibity:

SEP works with partners to ensure opportunities for all individuals in Stark County, recognizing value in diversity of ideas, cultures, and people.

SEP advances its mission and vision through research, data, and best practices.

SEP accelerates the trajectory of new ideas and programs through research, support, and a space to incubate new initiatives.

SEP engages collaboratively with local employers, partner organizations, education entities, and the public to ensure our work is aligned and to achieve maximum impact.

SEP is committed to the success of its strategies through the identification of key performance indicators of success and alignment with the work of relevant partners.

Focus:

SEP diligently remains focused on strategies with the greatest potential for impact.

FY24 Annual Report FY23 graphic for web.png
bottom of page