How CEOs in Schools Is Strengthening Community & Student Outcomes

The students of today are the leaders of tomorrow, but they need our support to get there. Through initiatives like CEOs in Schools, Hillsborough County is connecting education and leadership to help students reach their full potential. With the support and involvement of local business leaders in our schools, student success in Hillsborough County will only continue to grow.


What is “CEOs in Schools”?

CEOs in Schools is a one-day event that connects CEOs and local business leaders with public elementary school principals. Coming up on November 7, 2025, this annual initiative provides participants with an inside look at the challenges and opportunities facing our schools.

Those who participate spend the day shadowing their principal match and engaging directly with teachers and students. They offer leadership advice, share personal experiences, and discover how they can make a lasting difference in the education system.

Through this intimate experience, everyone involved learns from one another and works together toward a stronger future. While business leaders gain a deeper understanding of a school’s needs, students benefit from meaningful interactions that inspire learning and continued student success in Hillsborough County.


One Day Can Make a Difference

Sometimes all it takes is one day to create change for the better. With CEOs in Schools, local CEOs and business leaders have the opportunity to inspire the next generation in just that short amount of time. By showing up, sharing their stories, and listening to students’ dreams, they have the power to encourage growth and help students realize their full potential.

When students see professionals take an interest in their success, it not only shows them that their goals matter but also that they are achievable and worth working toward. Through participating in these volunteer opportunities in Tampa, even for a single day, local business leaders create impact and connections that extend far beyond the classroom.


Bringing Business & Education Together 

CEOs in Schools benefits the community in more ways than one. In addition to students gaining inspiration from real-world role models, schools gain advocates who understand their goals and challenges, and businesses gain important insights by seeing education from a new perspective. 

Getting involved is a simple yet powerful way to give back to your community. CEOs and business leaders can sign up today to reserve their school and take part in this meaningful day of service. Just one day of your time can create a forever difference on a student’s future.


Ready to Make a Difference? 

Get involved and reserve your school today to see how volunteer opportunities in Tampa can create change in your community, even in as little as one day.

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