• Market Value Assets support future success for students in the workplace, college and career. They are marketable skills that are in high demand by employers and can be placed on a resume or portfolio.

    • Market value assets are work experiences, internships, industry-recognized credentials, college credit, and/or entrepreneurial experiences.
    • 81.4% of 2024 Parkway graduates engaged in at least one market value asset.

    Partnerships with local businesses are a cornerstone of Parkway's educational philosophy, preparing students to thrive in their future careers. We are proud to offer both school-based and internship-based business partnership opportunities to further our students' learning experiences.

    • Over 1,400 high school students have been provided with real-world learning beyond the classroom in partnership with 75+ business leaders.

    Our business partnerships are a cornerstone of our educational philosophy, preparing students to thrive in their future careers. We are proud to offer both school based and internship based business partnership opportunities to further the learning experience of our students.

    Spark!
    The Parkway Spark! program provides high school students immersive learning experiences outside the high school classroom made possible by collaborations with local businesses and community leaders. Whether it’s exploring a potential college major or career path, Spark! illuminates the wide world of possibilities for high school students through eight learning strand choices: BioScience, Digital Media, Sports Medicine, Business Incubator, Engineering, Pre-Professional Health Sciences, Technology Solutions, and Teaching and Learning.

    School-Based Business Partnerships
    The business, marketing and information technology internship opportunity is a collaborative learning experience between Parkway students, a company or organization, that is offered in all Parkway high schools. In this program, students will work for the company and spend time researching and analyzing an industry. The internship program can offer valuable insight into a particular field and is a proven way to gain relevant knowledge, skills, and experience while establishing important connections in the field. This program can lead to increased levels of clarity when declaring a college major or pursuing work after high school.

    Real World Learning Partnerships
    Our local and regional business partnerships provide real-world experiences through projects, workshops, job shadowing, career days, and events like Trades Day and Construct Reach Events. Collaborations with industry leaders such as Boeing for STEMfest and EdRising Cadet Teaching enrich these activities.

    Career and Technical Education Advisory Board
    Our Advisory Board connects Career and Technical Education (CTE) teachers and students with partners throughout the school year and summer. We continually expand our network, recently adding TransferVR, Shake Shack, and Redwood Nursing Home, ensuring diverse opportunities.