An effective way to help develop a strong rural educational program is to establish a business partnership between the rural school and the business community. Once a relationship is set up, the advantages for both the schools and business community could prove beneficial to the entire rural community. By cooperating with the rural schools in developing strong career and educational programs, the rural business community may not have to depend upon outside skilled help. Large businesses which form partnerships with rural schools are assuring their own future with the knowledge that the future work force may be the finished product of their involvement in quality education. Partnerships may be formed because of the mutual desire to improve the quality of education, the need to uplift the morale of the educational system and the rural community regarding education, or the school's need for financial funding. A partnership can be initiated by either a school or a business, but successful business-school partnerships require total commitment from both parties. (JHZ)