Partners

Corporate Partners

Corporate Partnerships

10,000 Degrees believes in the power of partnerships as a win-win for organizations to advance community impact objectives and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategies while furthering 10,000 Degrees mission to support students from low-income backgrounds to and through college. As a 10,000 Degrees corporate partner, your corporation can play a critical role in educating the next generation of professionals, in building a diverse talent pool, and in strengthening the economic vitality and social health of our communities.

Why Partner With Us

Today, most for-profit companies develop relationships with nonprofits like 10,000 Degrees as a key component of their social responsibility and ESG strategies. Beyond connecting your staff to causes that matter to them, partnering with nonprofits has countless positive outcomes, such as:

  • Preparing the future workforce for your company and the Bay Area
  • Boosting employee satisfaction, well-being and pride
  • Increasing employee engagement in civic and community causes
  • Giving staff access to professional development and training
  • Offering skills-based volunteer opportunities
  • Strengthening your organization’s public image
  • Enhancing visibility through cross-marketing and media coverage
  • Attracting and retaining investors
  • Integrating with your ESG initiatives to promote economic mobility and social progress in our communities

Multiple Entry Points for Partnerships

There are many ways to partner with 10,000 Degrees, from volunteering, to internships, to mentoring. We are grateful for the many corporate partners that share a common goal with 10,000 Degrees to provide students from low-income backgrounds with greater access to career opportunities and resources. Businesses have successfully partnered with 10,000 Degrees in the following ways:

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

  • Host paid high school or college internships
  • Host or sponsoring career workshops
  • Mentor college students

VOLUNTEER

PHILANTHROPY

  • Provide student grants or scholarships
  • Sponsor 10,000 Degrees events
  • Promote corporate giving

COMMUNICATION & COLLABORATION

  • Share impact stories through corporate communications, social media, and press announcements
  • Suggest specific projects where our work and organizational goals intersect
  • Inspire organizations and individuals beyond our immediate partnership

Partner With Us

Megan Topping

Director, Corporate Engagement

Our Corporate Partners

We are grateful for our many corporate partners that share a common goal with 10,000 Degrees to provide students from low-income backgrounds with greater access to career opportunities and resources.

Our Career Success Corporate Partners

Thank you to the following corporations who support our Career Success program!

What Our Corporate Partners Say About Us

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