Certified Business Ambassadors

Cleburne ISD & Economic Growth
Get a look at the district's vision, footprint and role in the community. Learn how strong schools contribute to economic development, attract families and businesses, and help shape Cleburne's future.

A Growing Community
Explore Cleburne's changing demographics, residential growth and enrollment trends, including open enrollment. Learn how Cleburne ISD is responding to growth and supporting the working families who make up our community.

How Schools Are Funded
Take a closer look at Texas public school finance, local property taxes, bonds and legislative issues affecting public education. Understanding the system helps our business community better understand the opportunities and challenges facing local schools.

From First Words to Future Careers
Follow the student journey from Pre-K through graduation. Explore how early literacy, critical thinking, academic foundations and college and career readiness prepare students for what's next.

Preparing Every Student
Learn how Cleburne ISD supports students with different strengths, needs and backgrounds through Special Education, neurodiversity supports, World Languages and other specialized programs. A strong workforce starts with creating opportunities for every learner.

More Than Academics
Discover how athletics, fine arts, organizations and extracurricular activities help students develop the skills employers value: teamwork, communication, discipline, leadership, resilience and responsibility.

Career & Technical Education
Go inside Career and Technical Education to see how students are developing real-world skills and industry certifications.

Business + Education Partnerships
Discover opportunities for businesses to connect with students through internships, apprenticeships, mentorships, career experiences, job shadows and other partnerships.

Building the Talent Pipeline
Explore how Cleburne ISD and local businesses can work together to help students see what's possible right here in Cleburne while developing the skills local employers need.

Protecting Our Community
See how Cleburne ISD approaches campus safety, emergency preparedness and risk management. Learn about partnerships with local first responders and the systems in place to create safe environments where students can learn and future employees can grow.

Leadership & Quality of Life
Explore how schools contribute to the overall vitality of Cleburne and how student activities, leadership development and community involvement help create well-rounded graduates.

Ambassador Capstone & Future Collaboration
Bring it all together. Reflect on what you've learned, discuss opportunities for continued collaboration and identify ways local businesses and Cleburne ISD can work together beyond the program.

The program is designed for local business and community leaders who want to better understand Cleburne ISD and explore opportunities to connect with and support our schools.

No. Business owners, executives, managers, workforce professionals and other community leaders are encouraged to participate. The goal is to bring together people who have a vested interest in the future of Cleburne.

There are four sessions throughout the school year. Each session will explore different aspects of Cleburne ISD, our students and our community.

Yes. Participants must complete all four sessions to graduate from the Certified Business Ambassadors program and receive certification.

This isn't designed to be four traditional presentations. Participants can expect a mix of district presentations, conversations with leaders and staff, campus and program experiences, student perspectives and opportunities to connect with other local business leaders.

Campus and program experiences may be incorporated throughout the four-session program. Participants will have opportunities to see firsthand the people, programs and pathways preparing students for their futures.

You'll gain a better understanding of Cleburne ISD, connect with district and community leaders, learn about the future workforce and discover opportunities for your business to engage with students and schools.

Absolutely. One of the goals of the program is to identify mutually beneficial partnerships between Cleburne ISD and local businesses. Opportunities may include internships, apprenticeships, mentorships, job shadows, career experiences, guest speaking, program support and more.

No. The program is designed to build understanding, relationships and collaboration between Cleburne ISD and the local business community.

Certification recognizes participants who have completed all four sessions and engaged in the full Certified Business Ambassadors experience.

Complete the Certified Business Ambassadors interest form to express your interest in participating. Space may be limited.