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Business Partners help
support AVID
The AVID program could not be successful without the support of its business partners in Wichita. With community partnerships, it is a win-win opportunity in that our students benefit from the resources and mentoring and local businesses are exposed to the future workforce.
At the September 14, 2009 Board of Education meeting, five local companies were recognized for their continued support of AVID.
Cargill Cares – $250,000 over 5 years
The Cargill Cares program continues to support the North High AVID program, providing 5 years of financial support totaling $250,000.
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| North Site Team with Kathy Ridder and Jean Bryan from Boeing Employee Fund | Boeing Employees Fund – $30,000
The Boeing Employees Fund has donated $30,000 for the North High AVID program. North will purchase a laptop cart and computers for AVID students to use in their college research and various required applications for college.
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| Coleman and Southeast Site Teams with Brian Black from Spirit | Spirit – $50,000 for 4 years
Southeast High School and Coleman Middle School benefit from the generous support of Spirit. This is the second of four years that Spirit has supported their programs with a contribution of $50,000 per year. The partnership has been an integral part of the programs' success by funding tutors, exposing students to college campuses and additional support services.
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| Northwest and Heights Site Teams with Valerie Walthall of USA Funds | USA Funds – $30,000
Northwest and Heights High Schools have both received support for their AVID tutorial programs with a gift of $30,000 from USA Funds. Both Northwest and Heights are in their second year of implementation of the AVID program.
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| East Site Team with Troy Richardson from R-Quip | R-Quip – $1,000
East High School had its first AVID class beginning in the 2009-2010 school year. R-Quip and its gift of $1,000 supports the new program by funding various college field trips planned for the first group of AVID students. |
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