Important Event Information

Overview:
CTE Foundation is hosting our annual Spark the Future fundraiser on April 24th, 2025 at The Backdrop (1455 Corporate Center Pkwy. Santa Rosa, CA 95407).

The event will begin with a showcase of student projects between 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM (time is subject to change). CTE Foundation invites you and your students to showcase one or more CTE projects that your students worked on during this past school year.

The teacher and students will be responsible for setting up before the showcase begins and taking down the project display after the showcase ends.

Showcase applications must be completed by February 14th, 2025.

Limited Space & Selection Process:
Due to limited space, not all Student Showcase project proposals can be accepted. Priority will be given based on the following criteria:
1) CTE classes and projects: Non-CTE classes and projects may be considered but will not be given priority.
2) Physical space: Oversized projects will be considered case-by-case but may be declined due to space constraints.
3) School representation: To ensure broad participation, multiple proposals from the same school may result in one or more being declined.
3) Project Diversity: A variety of projects will be selected to avoid overrepresentation of similar class types.
4) Early Applicants: Priority will be given to those who expressed early interest in participating.

Class Grants:
If selected, each participating class will receive a base class grant of $350, plus $5 for every token earned during the showcase (more information on tokens below).

Teacher Stipends:
The teacher responsible for facilitating and overseeing the class's participation in the Student Showcase will receive a $350 stipend. Stipends are available to one teacher per class.

Tokens:
Attendees will purchase tokens which they will use to vote for their favorite student projects. They can purchase as many tokens and vote as many times as they like. Class grants increase by $5 per token received.

Donate a Live Auction Item/Experience (Optional):
Interested in contributing to the Spark the Future Live Auction? We are seeking unique, student-created projects or items valued at $500 or more. Proceeds from the auction directly support CTE courses and career-connected learning opportunities for students. Live Auction space is limited to 5 items/experiences. If you are interested, the final page of this application will allow you to provide more details on your donation.


For more information or questions regarding the Student Showcase, contact Brandon Jewell at bjewell@ctesonomacounty.org.

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