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We're creating competitive advantage for students who have a connection with a career here at home. The work you've done to equip yourself through a job shadow, internship or part time job is paying off! Now we'd like to provide you with funds to help pursue skills for long term success! We know the process outlined below can appear confusing and we would like to offer the opportunity to meet with you individually to hear about your unique story and situation.

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STEP ONE: Complete a Pursuit Promise (Expand this section for more)

What is a Pursuit Promise? A Pursuit Promise was created as a way for you to map out your pathway to full time employment by planning the appropriate coursework and understanding the best post high school plan for you.  This document is intended to be completed with your school counselor, parent and business partner. When you complete a Pursuit Promise, it doesn't guarantee full time employment. It does declare a business partner's high level of intent and a student's long term desire in continuing to work together. 

Step 1 - Download the Pursuit Promise

Step 2 - Submit your completed Pursuit Promise

Upload your completed Pursuit Promise below. All supporting documents must be combined into one pdf and uploaded as one total file.

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What to expect next

All signing parties will receive an email indicating the Pursuit Promise has been submitted. We'll include any remaining questions we may have as well as instructions as you consider submitting a Pursuit Grant. Learn more about Pursuit Grants in the section below.

STEP TWO: Complete the Pursuit Grant (Expand this section for more)

Once you complete the Pursuit Promise and/or you've worked with your business partner and school counselor, you are eligible to apply for a Pursuit Grant. The Marion Community Promise Foundation exists to fund Pursuit Grants that financially support student efforts to become trained and skilled assets to the local workforce. These grants also support local business partners seeking to equip their next generation of talent.

Step 1 - Download the Pursuit Grant Application

Need help calculating your maximum Pursuit Grant? Use our grant calculator to figure out your funding mix.

Step 2 - Submit Your Completed Pursuit Grant Application

Use the following submission forms to send us your completed application as well as the required attachments. If you are able to combine all attachments into one document, feel free to submit one file using the "Pursuit Grant Application" field.

What to expect next

An email will immediately be issued to all signing parties, confirming application has been received. The Community Promise Foundation Board will review your application and will issue a response within 30 days of receiving it.

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