Rubin
We’re thrilled to partner with Rubin, the official sponsor of the National Convention Speech Competition!
Rubin provides online tools that help students strengthen essential employable soft skills, including communication, etiquette, and career readiness. Their engaging platform empowers students to become more confident leaders, communicators, and professionals.

WHY WE LOVE RUBIN:
Rubin provides an online suite of tools designed to strengthen students’ soft skills, the essential communication, etiquette, and career-readiness abilities that drive success in both life and employment. Serving public, homeschool, and private school communities, Rubin’s curriculum helps students master everything from phone and video etiquette to email writing, social media professionalism, and real-world communication.
National Beta sponsors can gain free access to Rubin’s EMERGE product simply by signing up and scheduling a 10-minute welcome call. Schools and sponsors who wish to extend access to students can do so for just $10 per student, gaining full access to Rubin’s tools, badges, and certificates.
Topics and learning modules include:
- Phone and video etiquette
- Life and employability skills
- Social media etiquette
- Email professionalism
- Free Webinar Series from Industry Professionals

RUBIN EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION
Beta members have the opportunity to participate in the Rubin Education Scholarship Competition for a chance to win a $1,000 scholarship!
The Challenge:
Students will use Rubin’s Propel platform to draft a professional-grade email requesting support for a chapter fundraiser. This competition encourages authentic communication, professionalism, and career-ready skills.
The Prize:
The Beta member with the highest-quality, most-authentic email submission (no AI allowed) will receive a $1,000 scholarship.
Deadline:
The competition runs through May 31, 2026.
How to Participate:
Visit the Rubin landing page to register your club and receive your special access code for the competition.
Encourage your members to participate before time runs out!

