Business Alliance Information

Mission of Advisory Board:

To bridge the gap between school and community with support and communication.

We are looking for members to take part in two different roles:

1) Athens Business Alliance 

A team of 10 – 15 members who work together to plan and implement career events for Athens Drive Magnet students. Business Alliance Planning members are the backbone of the organization, providing a critical link between the professional world of careers and high school students. Members typically meet monthly at the school to work in committees developing meaningful career activities.

Time commitment: 1-2 hours per month

Financial commitment: None

The main events proposed for the 2025-26 school year include:

Mock Interviews  Dec. 17– create an opportunity for 10th, 11th and 12th  graders to practice their interviewing skills by interviewing with business volunteers

Career Fair/Job Fair - a one day event in which students can interact with individuals from many business area.

Job Shadowing-

Reality of Money- November 19th and April 15

Industry Day

2)  Athens Drive Special Events Partner:

The Business Alliance Special Events Partners volunteer to participate in select activities and events.

Time commitment: 1-3 hours based on the event

Financial commitment: None

 Events may include:

Career Conversations – speak with students about your career

Soft Skills Training- help train students in essential communication, leadership and critical thinking skills

Internship and Job Fair- represent your profession at the Job and Internship Fair if you have openings

Resume Reviews - meet with students and/or classes to give a short presentation on resume development and review resumes

Mock Interviews/ Dress for Success- provide practice interview sessions for students

Job Shadowing opportunities for students -2-3 hour, short visits of your workplace by a student

Internships – In-depth work with a student to introduce them to your career. 120 hour participation with a student

Entrepreneurship mentoring- work with students to help them better understand the principals and practices of entrepreneurship

Meeting Dates: 

First Meeting in the Fall: September  4, 2025 (In Person)

Meetings scheduled for year : Virtual Meetings as following:

October 2,  Nov. 6,  Dec.4th,  Feb. 5, March 5, April 9, May 7, 2026

Time:  at 8:00 am, Thursday