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Get Involved:
Schools and Universities

Turn Learning Into Community Practice

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THRIVE ON! partners with schools, colleges, and universities that want students to learn with communities, not just about them.

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We work with educators to design credit-bearing, community-rooted experiences that are rigorous, ethical, and aligned with real projects led by youth and grassroots leaders. Our approach prioritizes continuity, accountability, and care—for students and communities alike.

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How Schools & Universities Get Involved

Institutions most often engage with THRIVE ON! through Curriculum-to-Community, a pathway within the Early Thriver Program that connects coursework to real community work.

 

Partnerships may include:

  • Credit-bearing field placements or practica

  • Co-designed courses or modules

  • Community-engaged learning projects

  • Graduate or undergraduate placements

  • Longer-term partnerships that span multiple semesters or years

We work closely with faculty and administrators to ensure placements meet academic requirements while remaining community-accountable.

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What Makes This Different

Our partnerships are designed to avoid extractive or short-term placements.

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At THRIVE ON!:

  • Students contribute to real projects with continuity and support

  • Community leaders retain ownership and direction

  • Learning includes reflection, supervision, and accountability

  • Institutions gain a reliable, values-aligned partner, not a one-off site

Community is not a “learning lab.”
It is a partner.

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Who This Is For

This page is for:

  • Faculty designing community-engaged courses

  • Departments seeking ethical field placements

  • Program directors coordinating internships or practica

  • Institutions exploring longer-term community partnerships

You don’t need a finalized syllabus to start the conversation.

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Get Started

We begin with alignment—not contracts.

Use the form below to tell us:

  • About your institution or program

  • The type of learning experience you’re seeking

  • Credit requirements and timelines

  • Student level and approximate cohort size

  • Whether you’re interested in placements, course design, or both

Schools & Universities – Interest Form

Use this form to share more about your interest in partnering with THRIVE ON!. This helps us understand alignment and follow up thoughtfully.

Type of Institution
What are you interested in?
Student Level(s)
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What Happens Next

After you submit:

  • We review alignment and capacity

  • We follow up to discuss fit and options

  • We co-design next steps with clarity around roles and expectations

 

We prioritize right fit and sustainability over speed.

When learning is connected to community, everyone grows.

We’d love to explore what partnership could look like.

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