The mission of the Gaston County School Office of Business and Education Partnerships is to promote collaboration with business, civic, community and faith based organizations to impact student success. Gaston County Schools Partnerships Office matches community resources to identified school need while serving as liaison between business and education.
The Office also oversees training and assignment for volunteers in the school based mentoring program and maintains support of new and established business partnerships. The interaction through the GCS Partnership process engages both groups and individuals to participate in public education, ultimately building strong community ties.
If you are interested in helping a student through mentoring or establishing a business partnership with an individual school or the school system, contact the Business and Education Partnerships Office for more information.
Valerie Yatko, Director
Office of Business and Education Partnerships
943 Osceola Street
Gastonia, NC 28054
704-866-6329