PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
We invite you to explore these Partners in Excellence opportunities we can successfully implement in your relevant Academic House or as part of an inter-disciplinary opportunity. However, your options aren't limited to what's listed here! If your team has an idea for a learning experience that might support the goals of the Academic Houses, let's talk!
![Starkville Utilities classroom project](/academichouses/files/images/Outlook-lokaajov.jpg?mask=1)
In the Classroom
Share your career passion through these and other opportunities on the SHS Campus:
- GUEST SPEAKERS
Bring real-world application to the classroom om a one-time of recurring bases.
- CAREER MENTORS
Meet regularly with a group of students over the course of the school year, helping them explore and learn about career fields.
- LOANED CLASSROOM INSTRUCTOR
Teach an industry or technical course for high school students.
- PROJECT-BASED LEARNING
Work with our team to facilitate industry-related project-based learning experiences to connect core skills to real-world needs.
![Jacks jobsite](/academichouses/files/images/jacks.jpg?mask=2)
Beyond the Classroom
Facilitate a real-world experience at your work site or an industry-related site:
- FIELD TRIPS
Promote your career field and allow students to see your industry close-up in half- or full-day tours.
- JOB SHADOWING
Allow students to complete a job shadowing day in your business. your employees possess a wealth of knowledge to share with future workers.
- STUDENT INTERNSHIPS
Provide students with fall, spring, summer or intersession internships and work-based learning opportunities for course credit with your organization. Internships may be paid or unpaid.
![EMCC staff visit](/academichouses/files/images/emcc_staff2.jpeg?mask=1)
Supporting Our Team
Share your career and industry expertise as we develop ongoing plans for the Academic Houses at SHS:
- CURRICULUM ADVICE
Recommend Industry Certifications and help our team edit curriculum to meet industry standards.
- TEACHER EXTERNSHIPS
Help teachers stay current and learn practical applications for what they teach by hosting a team of Academic House teachers for 1 to 3 days in your business.
- ACADEMIC HOUSES ADVISORY BOARD
Meet a minimum of four times per year with other Partners in Excellence to provide industry guidance to our program.
![Starkville Utilities press conference](/academichouses/files/images/SHS_August2021-11.jpg?mask=1)
![SHS tractor operation](/academichouses/files/images/SHS_August2021-132.jpg?mask=1)
Not ready to jump into our Partner in Excellence initiative?
Let's get your foot in the door! The Academic Houses at SHS Entry Level offers students a first glimpse of your business or industry through a menu of low-cost, short-term career exploration and life/job skill training opportunities.
Entry Level Engagement
- College & Career Fair Booth
- Club/competition judging or sponsorship
- College planning assistance
- Email mentoring
- Employability/Job Search skills training
- Tutoring
- Life skills training
- Marketing assistance
- Mock interviews
- Student project facilitation
- Technical training
Swamped and looking for a time-free way to support the Academic Houses at SHS?
We offer a number of ways you can financially support an Academic House or Pathway that can provide students a doorway to your business or industry.
Financial Support
- Scholarships
- Purchase of books
- Donation of classroom or learning materials
- Provide equipment or outfit labs/classrooms
- Incentives for student performance