The Business & State Participants

With CBIA taking the lead, the Connecticut State Scholars program is a collaborative partnership among the following: Office of the Governor; the state Departments of Education and High Education; the Greater Danbury Chamber of Commerce; The Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce; The United Illuminating Company; GE Commercial Finance; Dow Chemical Company; The Bilco Company; and the

FAQ’s

What is the State Scholars Program?

Connecticut State Scholars is as simple, low-cost, high-impact strategy that motivates students to complete rigorous high school courses that prepare them for college and careers. Research shows a direct correlation between challenging high school coursework and success in the modern workforce, the military and postsecondary education.

Events / Pilot Sites

January 29, 2011
The Connecticut Business & Industry Association’s (CBIA) Education Foundation, the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce, New Haven Public Schools, The Bilco Company and The United Illuminating Company will kick off the new Connecticut State Scholars Program, aimed at getting high school students to take tougher courses.

     Speakers at the event include: