Contest

The 1st place high school/post-secondary student will win a $1,000 scholarship. Second place will win a $500 scholarship. The middle school winner will receive a $100 Amazon gift card.

In addition:

All participating students will receive a certificate of achievement and a portfolio of their submitted work.

The 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners from high school/post-secondary along with the overall middle school winner will receive recognition throughout the national CTE community.

The judging panel will be Rubin team members and include industry professionals who have hired and managed interns at their places of business.

When does the contest start?

The submission period begins February 2, 2026 and runs through March 6, 2026.

Does it cost money to participate?

NO! It’s 100% free to participate no matter how many of your students compete.

How do I register?

Teachers or administrators need to book a brief meeting with the Rubin team to receive access to the competition.

How many of my students can participate?

You can have as many students participate as you would like. However, you may want to hold an internal competition first and send your top students to the national contest.

Do my students need to register?

No, students do not register. Students only need to complete the student submission form for the contest. In that way, we will have record of their submission.

What data will you collect from my students?

We will collect first/last name, grade level and email address. Students or their parent/guardian are required to sign a waiver provided in the contest packet.

If your school needs Rubin to agree to additional data-sharing terms, please contact us at support@rubineducation.com.

Does our school or CTE program have to be a Rubin customer to participate?

No, any school or CTE program can participate in the contest. The Rubin team has taken activities from our employability skills products and made them available for all students to complete.

What grade levels can participate in the contest?

Students in grades 6-12 are eligible as well as students in a post-secondary CTE program.

Rubin is the leader in online training for employability skills. The company provides three high-quality resources:

• Emerge: Library of 500+ instructional items for college and career readiness.
• Aspire: Career exploration platform with 500+ video interviews with professionals in health science, business, STEM and more.
• Propel: Revolutionary tool that teaches students how to write high-quality emails.

Founded in 2017 by Danny Rubin, a former television news reporter and consultant to NBC’s “Meet the Press,” Rubin teaches students nationwide critical lessons for email/phone etiquette, networking, team communication, leadership communication and more. At Rubin, your passion is our purpose.