Harper asks suburban businesses to join Promise program
Representatives of more than 45 businesses and organizations attended a breakfast Harper College hosted Wednesday to encourage the business community's involvement in the Palatine school's Promise program.
Attendees learned how they could participate in the scholarship program, which guarantees two years of tuition-free classes at the Palatine college to Northwest suburban students who meet certain academic and community service criteria through high school and at Harper.
The program's business partners will help ensure that Promise students - current high school freshmen - have the work-related advice and skills they need before heading into the workforce after college.
High school students in Palatine-Schaumburg District 211, Northwest Suburban District 214 and Barrington Area Unit District 220 are eligible for the program. To qualify for free tuition, they must keep their grades up, limit school absences and perform community service.