Partnerships Build Lasting Pathways
Together, we build an ecosystem that supports students from education to exposure to employment.
Join Our List of High Impact Partners
Student Success Doesn’t Happen In Isolation.
Lead The Way partners with schools, employers, training organizations, and community groups to create meaningful opportunities for youth across Central Ohio.
Partnerships allow us to meet students where they are and remove barriers to real-world opportunities that shape their futures.
“Lead The Way has been instrumental in providing opportunities to our students at New Albany High School. Through their programming, our students are earning 12-point credentials, career and college exploration support, apprenticeship opportunities, and most importantly, another supportive adult role model in their lives.”
—Christopher Stiel, Assistant Principal at New Albany HS
See Us In Action In Our Partner Schools
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West High School
179 S Powell Ave,
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New Albany High School
7600 Fodor Rd,
New Albany, OH 43054 -
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Groveport Madison High School
4475 S Hamilton Rd,
Groveport, OH 43125 -
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Horizon Science Academy High School
3592 Corporate Dr,
Columbus, OH 43231 -
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The Charles School at ODU
1270 Brentnell Ave,
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The Graham School
3950 Indianola Ave,
Columbus, OH 43214
Ready to bring real outcomes to your students? Let’s talk.
Our Partnership Opportunities
School Partnerships
Lead The Way works closely with schools to deliver career coaching and workforce readiness programming directly where students learn, both during and after the school day.
Employer Partnerships
Through internships, job shadowing, paid work experiences, mentorship, and hiring opportunities, employers give youth exposure to industries and real career possibilities.
Community Support Partners
Youth success often depends on stability outside the classroom. Community partners help provide wraparound support, including transportation, mental health resources, housing assistance, food access, and family services.
Training & Credential Partners
We collaborate with training organizations that provide certification-based pathways in fields such as healthcare, information technology, and industry-recognized credentials.
Funding & Sponsorship Partners
Financial partners help expand access to programming, supportive services, and workforce development opportunities. Your investment allows Lead The Way to reach more students across the community.
Excellent Results You Could Be A Part Of
Lead The Way serves youth from families earning 200% or below the federal poverty level and achieves outcomes that exceed regional benchmarks.
95%
Graduation Rate
80%
Job Placement
85%
Post Program Success
Your support fuels measurable change.
We Believe in the Brightest Future for Our Community
Partnership with Lead The Way is about shared purpose and shared responsibility for the future of our community. Organizations partner with Lead The Way because we:
Prepare youth for real workforce success
Provide access to emerging, motivated talent
Create clear pipelines from education to employment
Reduce barriers through coaching and supportive services
Deliver consistent communication and accountability
We’re Looking to Partner With
Schools
We actively seek partnerships with:
High schools and school districts
Career Technical Education (CTE) programs
Charter and alternative schools
Educational leaders focused on workforce readiness and student transition planning
Corporations
We welcome employers who want to engage through:
Paid work experiences and internships
Job shadowing opportunities
Career speakers and mentoring
Site visits and workplace tours
Hiring pipelines for youth and young adults
Sponsorship and financial support
Community Orgs
We collaborate with organizations that provide:
Wraparound services and stability support
Training and credential programs
Youth development resources
Family engagement and support services
Lead The Way to Brighter Futures
If your organization believes in preparing young people for meaningful futures, we’d love to talk.