Harmony Careers Institute sees collaboration as essential to meeting the educational and leadership development needs of Maryland youth for the 21st century. HCI is committed to working closely with parents, government, business and industry, educational institutions, and individuals concerned with the well-being of disadvantaged youth and to make meaningful contributions to Maryland's many diverse communities.

Decreasing resources and the growing need for creative partnerships has compelled institutions to reach beyond their own doors. HCI works in collaboration with its partners to develop strategic and systematic approaches to improving education outcomes and in developing leadership opportunities for youth throughout the State of Maryland. These partnerships have also helped HCI to enhance the nature and quality of service provided. Some of these partnerships have been created formally, through articulation agreements, while others are more informal. Moreover, HCI partnerships have been flexible and tailored to meet the specific needs of youth and community.

For the past two (2) years, HCI has worked to develop several partnerships; characteristics of these collaboratives include:

• Promoting youth leadership development and expanding mentoring opportunities for students and professionals;
• Promoting school success and post secondary education;
• Encouraging school reform and community school family partnerships;
• Engaging citizen participation in public policy, and education issues;
• Building community capacity and providing technical assistance;
• Promoting cultural awareness, civil society, international understanding and peace;
• Increasing knowledge about math and sciences education;
• Promoting the psychological and physiological well being of the disadvantaged youth population's by working towards the creation of healthier communities;
• Bringing public attention to the needs of senior citizens and individuals with disabilities; and
• Promoting entrepreneurial development

This page was developed to inform the reader about collaborative efforts in education and in creating healthier and stronger communities. While this compilation is not inclusive of all of HCI's collaborative efforts, it is designed to give the reader an indication of the range and diversity of HCI's partnerships at the local and national levels. Together, they represent a network of resources of individuals interested in youth leadership and educational development.