Community School Collaborative

Investing in Park County's Future

Every young person deserves to imagine a future they're excited about. Community School Collaborative makes that possible — connecting Park County youth with the careers, mentors, and real-world experiences that turn curiosity into direction.

What We Do

We partner with Livingston School District to bring workforce development to every single student at Sleeping Giant Middle School. Through hands-on, community-driven programming, students don't just learn about careers — they experience them.

Each year, our programs deliver:

• 🎓 6 Cougar Career Days (6th, 7th, 8th Grade)
• 🏢 8 Pop-Up Clubs
• 👷 15 Job Shadow Placements (2026)
• 🤝 75 Community Businesses & Organizations
• 👩‍🎓 272 SGMS Students Engaged Annually
• ⏱️ 2,712 Volunteer Hours Mentoring Youth

The Impact, In Their Own Words

"It helped me decide what job I might want later in life."— SGMS 8th Grade Student

"I loved working with the warming center — we should try to volunteer more often."— SGMS 7th Grade Student

"I find each of these days to be valuable and each of the planned events reaches all of our students in a positive way."— SGMS Teacher

80% of students who attend a Cougar Career Day say it helped them discover new career pathways. 100% of our community partners believe our programs make a positive impact on students.

How We Operate

We are committed to integrity, transparency, and accountability in everything we do. Every dollar raised goes directly toward empowering Park County youth — and all of our funding comes from people and organizations who believe in this community.

All program funding is raised through individual donations, corporate support, and granting foundations.

Your Gift Changes Lives

There is no government budget line for what we do. You make it possible. Whether this is your first gift or your fifth year supporting CSC, thank you — we truly could not do this without you.