GPS Education Partners is a nonprofit organization and has been changing the lives of students since 2000. Through a unique and nationally recognized hands on program that is completely immersed in the business environment, GPS has successfully prepared students for continued education, meaningful careers and productive lives. Our transformative learning model focuses on student empowerment, providing the support and guidance for them to learn according to their needs, while incorporating an invaluable apprenticeship experience.

This nontraditional approach energizes young people who have disengaged from the conventional high school model. In this setting, students see the relevancy between classroom lessons and what they are doing everyday on the job. Working closely with their instructor, mentors and fellow classmates, GPS students learn the value of team work, responsibility and good decision making. Some hallmarks of this hands on learning community focused on students' achievements and success include:

• 90% graduation rate
• 95% attendance record
• 200 students currently enrolled
• 100+ business partners
• 49 high school partners
• 16 education centers
• 203 graduates to date