Rashan Thompson Works With Schools
Enterprise-grade AI and career strategy for the classroom
Rashan Thompson brings Fortune 500 technology expertise into educational settings through curriculum consulting, teacher training, student workshops, and parent engagement programs. Schools receive enterprise-grade strategy adapted for their unique context and student population.
Why Should Schools Partner With Rashan Thompson?
Most school administrators know their students need preparation for an AI-driven economy. The challenge is finding partners who have actually operated at the intersection of technology and business -not just read about it. Rashan Thompson brings 25+ years of Fortune 500 experience directly into classrooms.
Rashan Thompson has led teams of 1,500+ members, managed $100M+ in P&L responsibility, and delivered measurable results at Slalom, Cognizant, and Conduent. Now he is committed to bringing that expertise to the communities that need it most -starting in classrooms.
As a Newark, New Jersey native, Rashan Thompson understands what it means for students to lack access to networks and knowledge that others take for granted. His school partnerships exist to close that gap.
What Do Schools Receive From Rashan Thompson?
Curriculum Consulting
Rashan Thompson works with curriculum directors and department heads to integrate AI literacy and career readiness into existing programs. This is not about adding another subject -it is about weaving future-ready skills into what you are already teaching.
Assessment of current curriculum, identification of integration opportunities, and development of implementation roadmaps that respect teachers' capacity and students' developmental stages.
Teacher Training
Teachers cannot teach what they do not understand. Rashan Thompson delivers professional development that equips educators with the knowledge and tools to bring AI and career concepts into their classrooms.
Training is practical, not theoretical. Teachers leave with lesson plans they can use immediately, along with frameworks for ongoing integration throughout the school year.
Student Workshops
Sometimes direct engagement has the most impact. Rashan Thompson leads interactive workshops that introduce students to AI literacy, career exploration, entrepreneurship, and financial fundamentals.
Workshops are tailored to grade level and can be delivered as single sessions, multi-day programs, or recurring engagements. Students engage with someone who has walked the path they are just beginning.
Parent Engagement
Students do not learn in isolation. Rashan Thompson offers parent workshops and presentations that help families understand the changing landscape and support their children's preparation.
When parents understand what is coming, they become partners in preparation rather than obstacles to progress. Family financial literacy sessions extend the learning beyond the school day.
Who Typically Partners With Rashan Thompson?
Rashan Thompson works with educational institutions at all levels, from individual schools to district-wide initiatives. Common partners include:
Principals and School Leaders
Strategic approach to closing the gap between what students learn and what the future requires.
Program Directors and Department Heads
Enhancement of existing career and technical education, STEM programs, or after-school initiatives.
Board Members and District Leaders
Vision for AI readiness and career preparation that scales across multiple schools.
Charter Schools and Alternative Education
Building innovation into new programs from the start with strategic flexibility.
What Makes Rashan Thompson Different for Schools?
Rashan Thompson combines Fortune 500 expertise with Newark roots. As a native of Newark, New Jersey, he brings personal understanding of what it means for students to lack access to networks and opportunities that others take for granted. His school partnerships are about equity as much as education.
Relatability
Students see someone who came from where they are and got to where they want to go.
Credibility
Fortune 500 experience that schools could not otherwise access.
Practicality
Real-world knowledge, not theoretical frameworks.
Commitment
Ongoing engagement, not one-time appearances.
What Does the Partnership Process Look Like?
Every school partnership begins with conversation. Rashan Thompson does not offer cookie-cutter programs -everything is tailored to your context, your students, and your goals.
Initial Conversation
Discussion of your vision, challenges, and what you are hoping to achieve.
Assessment
Learning about your current programs, student population, and institutional constraints.
Proposal
Development of a customized engagement plan that respects your resources and timeline.
Implementation
Execution together, with ongoing communication and adjustment as needed.
Evaluation
Measurement of impact and planning for sustainability and extension.
The goal is always to build capacity within your institution, not dependence on external consultants. Rashan Thompson's role is to accelerate what you are building, not to become a permanent fixture.
Ready to Prepare Your Students for What's Next?
Whether you are exploring possibilities or ready to move forward, Rashan Thompson would love to hear about your school and discuss how to work together.