Partnerships
Build the Memphis workforce with us
Ready For The World grows through partnership—with the companies that hire, the manufacturers that supply, and the institutions that invest.
Who We Partner With
Partnership categories
Corporate Sponsors
Fund cohorts, scholarships, and equipment while connecting your brand to measurable workforce outcomes.
Paint Manufacturers
Provide product, technical training, and product certification pathways for students.
Construction Companies
Offer job-site experience, guest instruction, and hiring pipelines for graduates.
General Contractors
Refer subcontract opportunities and hire trained painters for residential and commercial projects.
Government Agencies
Coordinate workforce funding, referrals, and regional employment initiatives.
Churches
Recruit and support students, host community projects, and provide space and volunteers.
Trade Organizations
Align curriculum with industry standards and open apprenticeship and membership pathways.
Foundations
Invest in program capacity, licensing assistance, and long-term outcome tracking.
Next Step
Let's design a partnership that fits
Sponsorships can be structured around a cohort, a scholarship fund, in-kind materials, guest instruction, or a hiring pipeline.
Get Involved
Every career we build strengthens Memphis.
Whether you are ready to learn a trade, hire a graduate, or fund a scholarship, there is a place for you at Ready For The World.