Get Involved
How Can you Get Involved?
The Perry innovation center connects students with real businesses, organizations, and professionals to bring learning to life.
Through this program, students take on real challenges, build ideas, and collaborate with people doing the work every day.
We’re building a strong network of partners who want to be part of something meaningful for both students and our community.
Business Challenges
Bring a Challenge to Our Students
Have a real problem, idea, or opportunity within your organization? Students will work through a structured process to develop solutions and present their ideas back to you.
What This Looks Like
- Share a real challenge or need
- Introduce your organization to students
- Provide feedback during key checkpoints
- Attend a final presentation where students pitch solutions
Why It Matters
- Gain fresh ideas and perspectives
- Connect with future talent
- Strengthen your role in the community
- Be part of a program focused on real-world learning
Flexible Commitment
- Kickoff experience with students
- A few scheduled feedback opportunities
- Final presentation event
We’ll work with you to make sure the level of involvement fits your schedule.
Have something in mind?
Mentors & Experts
Share Your Experience
Have experience, skills, or insight to share with students? You’ll support them as they explore ideas, build projects, and develop solutions to real-world challenges.
Ways to Get Involved
- Mentor students as they build a business or project
- Lead a hands-on workshop
- Speak about your career and experiences
- Provide feedback on student work
What You’ll Be Doing
- Supporting students as they problem-solve
- Sharing real-world insight
- Helping build confidence and skills
- Acting as a guide and thought partner
Flexible Commitment
- One-time opportunities
- Monthly mentorship
- Occasional feedback sessions
We’ll match you with opportunities that fit your availability.
Interested in working with students?