Group Of Students
Group Of Students

Partner with GWCFRI:

Where Your Investment Creates Tomorrow’s Workforce

Group Of Students
Group Of Students

Partner with GWCFRI:

Where Your Investment Creates Tomorrow’s Workforce

Transforming Lives Through Agricultural Innovation, Food Science Education, and Workforce Development

Class of June 2025

See Your Impact in Action

$50 donation from the community member provides lab materials for a student.  Imagine what your corporate donation could do!

Input Your Investment Level:

  • Bronze Partnership: $5,000
  • Silver Partnership: $15,000
  • Gold Partnership: $30,000
  • Platinum Partnership: $50,000+

Every Dollar Invested in GWCFRI partnerships deliver measurable returns to your business:

Your ROI Breakdown:

  • Talent Pipeline Access: Direct connection to 500+ graduates annually
  • Reduced Recruitment Costs: Save $3,000-$8,000 per hire vs. traditional recruiting
  • Employee Engagement Boost: 73% of employees report higher job satisfaction when their company supports education
  • Tax Benefits: Full tax deduction on partnership investment
  • Brand Visibility: Reach 2,000+ students, faculty, and community members annually

Tiered Sponsorship Packages

Build tomorrow’s food leaders with us—training innovators, entrepreneurs, researchers, and industry makers who understand that sustainable food systems are the foundation of healthy communities.

Bronze Partnership – $5,000

Build Your Foundation:

  • Logo placement on student materials
  • Job posting priority access
  • 2 networking events annually
  • Volunteer opportunities for 10 employees
  • Quarterly impact reports

Silver Partnership – $15,000

Expand Your Reach:

  • Everything in Bronze, plus:
  • Dedicated scholarship fund recognition
  • Equipment/lab naming opportunity
  • Priority internship program access
  • 4 exclusive networking events
  • Employee mentorship program (25 employees)

Gold Partnership – $30,000

Maximize Your Impact:

  • Everything in Silver, plus:
  • Classroom/facility naming rights
  • Curriculum development collaboration
  • First access to top graduates
  • 6 VIP networking events
  • Executive advisory board seat
  • Custom workforce development programs

Platinum Partnership – $50,000+

Transform Together:

  • Everything in Gold, plus:
  • Program naming rights
  • Co-branded training initiatives
  • Guaranteed internship pipeline
  • Unlimited networking access
  • C-suite advisory opportunities
  • Custom ROI tracking dashboard

We’d love to connect — reach out to learn more about our sponsorship tiers and how you can get involved.

Employee Engagement Opportunities

Energize Your Team While Building Tomorrow’s Workforce

  • Mentorship Programs: Connect your experts with eager students
  • Guest Speaking: Share real-world experience in classrooms
  • Facility Tours: Show students career possibilities
  • Skills Competitions: Judge student competitions and challenges
  • Career Fairs: Meet potential hires before graduation
  • Volunteer Days: Team building that makes a difference

Companies with engaged employees see 23% higher profitability and 18% higher productivity.

Workforce Development Pipeline Statistics

Collaborate with GWCFRI to strengthen the pipeline from high school to higher education in agricultural sciences.

The Numbers That Matter

  • 500+ Graduates Annually across high-demand technical fields
  • 96% Job Placement Rate within 6 months of graduation
  • $45,000 Average Starting Salary for graduates
  • 89% Stay Local – building your regional workforce
  • 40+ Industry Certifications offered across programs
  • 2:1 Student-to-Job Ratio – more opportunities than graduates

Industry Alignments

  • Manufacturing: 35% of graduates
  • Healthcare: 28% of graduates
  • Information Technology: 22% of graduates
  • Construction/Trades: 15% of graduates

Ready to Build Your Workforce Partnership?

Let’s see how GWCFRI can solve your workforce challenges while maximizing your community impact.

Need more info first? Call Us!