FAQ
Business Partners
You help motivate and prepare local high school students for the future. Your support funds awards in five workforce-related categories and gives students a chance to connect with real opportunities in their community. You are a visible presence in their schools and a vital part of their growth.
We encourage you to be present. Join school assemblies, visit classrooms, host students at your workplace, or participate in career panels. These experiences help students connect with your business and see real possibilities for their future.
The five award categories – Attendance, STEM, Community Service, Academic Excellence, and Academic Improvement align with workforce values. They reward behaviors and skills that employers consistently look for.
Yes! They hear your name at assemblies, see your logo on signs and screens, and many remember the companies that showed up for them. Your involvement helps build positive recognition and trust.
Yes, this is a hands-on way to connect with future workers, build relationships early, and influence workforce readiness.
You can fill the form here or email us at info@tcpinc.org. We’re always available to help you deepen your involvement or share the mission with others.
Students
No. TCP awards are cash awards, not scholarships. That means you can use the money however you choose – for textbooks, savings, a business idea, or even something fun.
Local business partners sponsor your school. Their support funds your awards and allows us to bring career-readiness activities to your school.
No. Your school administration or counselors select the winners. They know your efforts and growth best!
Not at all! TCP awards celebrate more than grades – like attendance, community service, STEM, and academic improvement. Anyone can win with the right attitude and effort.
No forms needed. Just show up, work hard, and demonstrate the skills tied to the five award categories – Attendance, STEM, Academic Improvement, Community Service, and Academic Excellence.
That’s up to you. Many students use it for school supplies, savings or future goals. It’s a reward for your effort and commitment.
The Rising Star Award recognizes students who show extraordinary growth and resilience – the ones who overcome challenges and keep pushing forward. It’s proof that effort matters just as much as achievement. Find more information about the competition here.
This award honors students who make a positive impact in their community through volunteering, kindness, and giving back. Find more information about the competition here.
For regular awards, your school selects winners. But for special awards like Rising Star or Commitment to Community Service, you can submit your story when TCP announces open applications. Find more information about these here.
You can be a part of TCP in the following ways:
- Become a TCP Student Influencer and earn community service hours while creating social media content.
- Participate in workforce events and assemblies.
- Join TCP’s challenges and giveaways throughout the year.
- Follow TCP on Instagram and TikTok to stay updated!
They’re interactive experiences sponsored by local businesses providing you hands-on experience of the industry.
Because those skills matter everywhere – in school, work, and life. Being on time, showing up prepared, and staying consistent are the foundations of career readiness.
- Follow @challengeproinc on Instagram and TikTok.
- Check your school announcements after TCP visits.