by Jody McCarty | Mar 10, 2024 | Opportunities
Job shadowing is a type of on-the-job training that allows an interested young adult to follow and closely observe an employee performing the role. Job shadows are generally for short periods of time. Students are better able to determine whether the career they are...
by Jody McCarty | Mar 10, 2024 | Opportunities
Offering a volunteer opportunity provides a young adult the chance to serve their community while acquiring valuable experience and transferable skills that can help prepare them for the demands of the working world.
by Jody McCarty | Mar 10, 2024 | Opportunities
A teacher in the workplace opportunity connects educators to local businesses, bridging the gap between classroom and industry. Teachers spend time at the facility, discussing topics such as: occupations, pathways, and skills gaps that employers are aware of....
by Jody McCarty | Mar 10, 2024 | Opportunities
An industry tour occurs when a group of students tour a worksite, learning about the industry and occupations of the facility first-hand. Students will also learn about the education and training involved for specific positions as well as the worksite environment and...
by Jody McCarty | Mar 10, 2024 | Opportunities
A guest speaker opportunity is when a designated industry professional presents in a classroom about a career and/or the company they work for. This experience allows students to hear from an industry expert first-hand about their occupation as well as the pathway to...
