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A program of the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce, the Franklin Initiative provides career awareness and workforce development services for youth in Bloomington in Monroe County, Indiana.
The Franklin Initiative works with teachers and schools to offer real-world experiences that get young people excited about future education and careers by helping them realize the relevance and importance of their education to life and careers after graduation.
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Nominate a deserving educator. Download a 2016 Nomination Form. Nominations are due on January 13th by 4:00 p.m.
Congratulations to our 2015 Educators of the Year winners!
Our members challenged us to help at-risk students stay in school and graduate, and we've risen to that challenge! Since the Franklin Initiative began, we've helped boost Monroe County graduation rates from 80.5% to 94.9%!
Now we are challenging you to help us continue this work! In honor of the Chamber's 100 Anniversary, we have set a goal of 100 Sponsor-A-Student commitments.
So far, we've received pledges from the following individuals and businesses:
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Bub's Burgers
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Bunger and Robertson
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Carmin Parker, PC
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Cassidy Electric Contractor, Inc
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Crane Federal Credit Union
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Duke Energy
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Nikki Gastineau
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Tedd & Tara Green
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Hoosier Energy R.E.C.
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Hylant Group
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IU Credit Union
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John Bethell Title
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Cindy and Kevin Kinnarney
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Kiwanis of South Central Indiana
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MSP Aviation
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Nature's Way
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Old National Bank
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Dan & Tina Peterson
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Premier Healthcare
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Rogers Group
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Rubicon Construction
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Smithville Communications
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TIS Inc
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John West, FC Tucker
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Jim and Ann Whitlach
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6 Anonymous Sponsors
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Join this amazing group as they support our mission to help at-risk students thrive in school and beyond!
Click here to become one of the 100!
Learn more about The Franklin Initiative and its acclaimed Graduation Coach Program by watching this interview with Gerry Dick at Inside Indiana:
Or check out this Herald Times article!
The Franklin Initiative's programs include:
Dropout prevention is a key focus. The Franklin Initiative Graduation Coach Initiative helps high school students stay in school, graduate, and get a good job or pursue continuing education. Graduation Coaches at Bloomington High School North, Bloomington High School South, and Edgewood High School in Ellettsville work one-on-one with students who are at-risk of dropping out to remove barriers to graduation and help them receive their diploma or GED.
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