Partner Benefits The Academy of Finance provides a way for Business Partners to give back to your community in an area that interests you (accounting, real estate, banking, financial planning, insurance, etc.) Business Partners are an essential part of helping students understand the importance of a good, solid business background Business Partnerships provide excellent opportunities for youth to grow both academically and personally, and promotes solid career development Business Partners are given a unique opportunity to provide first-hand experience to students through conversations in the classroom to work opportunities within the office environment Business Partnerships offer the ability for students to gain insight and interest in specific career fields Business Partners are given the opportunity to help provide input to teachers via classroom visits or business simulation projects that engage students in an educational atmosphere and provides real world application of concepts Business Partnerships help close the generational communication gap by learning about what motivates today's students and get the students interested in the business and financial world The Academy of Finance introduces Business Partners to a pool of future employees (both full-time and internships) Business Partners are able to help create and mold the business leaders of tomorrow