Education

Practical learning for current leaders, and the next generation.

Canopy's two education pillars work together: a professional series for working leaders, and a K-through-college pipeline that builds the next generation of values-driven business.

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PROFESSIONAL

Education for working leaders

Practical learning for you and your team. Our 2026-2027 series focuses on simple, scaled, ready-to-implement work.

Canopy Presents

Expert-led panels on timely topics grounded in shared values and ethical business

Canopy Practical Learning Workshops

60- to 90-minute expert-led sessions with clear, ready-to-implement takeaways.

Canopy Good Advice from Good People

60-minute topical sessions giving members the chance to engage with experienced leaders and each other around timely or challenging issues.

Canopy Certification

Continued free access to our online certification platform, supporting businesses adopting models that include the well-being of people, neighborhoods, and communities as a path to profit and stability.

STUDENT / NEXT GEN

Building tomorrow's good business — fifth grade through college.

At Canopy, we invest in teaching future leaders the fundamentals of a business model that values employee well-being, community impact, and long-term success. Students learn that operating from shared values creates stability, and that taking care of people and communities can lead to stronger business results.

Business Beyond Profit Curriculum

Short video lessons from Kentucky business leaders, topical case studies, and a final pitch project — taught in classrooms across the state.

Field Trips & Classroom Visits

Students visit Canopy member businesses; member companies visit classrooms — connecting future leaders to real, working, values-aligned businesses.

Values-Driven Job Fairs

Connecting students with member companies hiring for values-aligned roles.

Canopy College Connection

Canopy staff connect college students with member companies throughout the school year as we teach classes and speak at events.

Host Our Future Leaders

Half-day school-to-work experiences hosted by member companies for participating high school students.

Good Business Pitch Partner for a Day

Members provide feedback on final student pitch presentations from the Business Beyond Profit curriculum.

WHY THIS MATTERS

Through short video lessons, case studies, classroom visits, and field trips, Canopy is building a unique talent pipeline that benefits member companies and Kentucky as a whole.

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Practical learning for current leaders, and the next generation.

Professional

Student / Next Gen

Education for working leaders

Building tomorrow's good business — fifth grade through college.

Through short video lessons, case studies, classroom visits, and field trips, Canopy is building a unique talent pipeline that benefits member companies and Kentucky as a whole.

Want to teach, host, or get involved? Let's talk.