Future Ready Partners
Kennett Future Ready (KFR) is an innovative program designed to prepare our students for the challenges and opportunities of the modern workforce. At Kennett High School, we recognize that real-world experiences are essential for career success, and through KFR, we are equipping students with the skills, mentorship, and industry exposure needed to become the next generation of leaders, innovators, and problem-solvers.
Through capstone projects, internships, leadership development, and service learning, KFR students have the opportunity to engage in hands-on experiences that allow them to apply their knowledge beyond the classroom. They are curious, motivated, and eager to collaborate with business leaders like you to gain insight into their chosen career paths.
As a valued member of our business community, you have the opportunity to shape the future workforce and support local students in meaningful ways.
By partnering with Kennett Future Ready, you will not only be investing in the growth and success of local students, but you will also be helping to shape a skilled and prepared workforce for the future.
If you’re interested in learning more or getting involved, contact Dean Ivory at divory@kcsd.org or 302-535-7791.
Here's How
Business and Community Partners: FAQs
- What are qualifications for a business to host a student intern?
- What are the benefits to supporting a student intern?
- Have you determined an internship strategy for your organization?
- When can interns work?
- What should I pay interns if I can afford it?
- Can interns receive high school credit or an industry-based credential?
- Who can supervise an intern?
- What are some helpful tips for internship supervisors?
- What are the qualifications to be Mentor for a Student Innovator?
- Who can Mentor a Student Innovator?
What are qualifications for a business to host a student intern?
What are the benefits to supporting a student intern?
Have you determined an internship strategy for your organization?
When can interns work?
What should I pay interns if I can afford it?
Can interns receive high school credit or an industry-based credential?
Who can supervise an intern?
What are some helpful tips for internship supervisors?
What are the qualifications to be Mentor for a Student Innovator?
Who can Mentor a Student Innovator?
Make A Difference

The Future Ready program connects classroom learning to real-world experiences through collaboration with students, educators, and community partners. By sharing expertise, mentorship, and authentic opportunities, business and community partners play a critical role in preparing students for life beyond high school and strengthening our community.
Business and Community Partners
- Bancroft Construction
- Cecil College
- Cope Construction
- Corrado Construction
- Crossfit Wheelhouse
- Financial House
- Frost Machine Works
- Jeff Ostroff
- KCSD - Maintenance
- Kennett Education Foundation
- Kennett Square Golf and Country Club
- Kennett Ice Hockey
- Kennett Library
- Kinetic Prosthetics
- M. Davis & Sons, Inc.
- Mary D. Lang Kindergarten Center
- Michele Garrett Coaching
- Nawn and Company, CPA’s, Ltd
- New Garden Flying Field
- NovaCare
- PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
- Premier Dermatology
- Regester Associates
- RE/Max, Libby Ayers
- Solow | Hartnett | Galvan
- Square Roots Collective
- Union Street Financial
- United Way of Southern Chester County
- Voices Underground
- Wilmington Police Department
