The experience is made as realistic as possible, with the exception that every student applicant is placed. These partners serve as liaisons in each of the classrooms sharing their business expertise and assisting teachers as mentors, teachers, and business advisors. The partners volunteer in the school's tutoring program, participate in Career Week and other career speaker days, provide resources for field trips and in-services, and serve as the sites for field trips. The partnerships are maintained through regular monthly meetings, whereby both school and business problems and solutions are discussed. Students are responsible for operating these businesses with their teachers acting as the Chief Executive Officer.
Every student has an opportunity to apply for a nonpaying employment experience.
Students complete an application, participate in an interview process, and are offered a contract if they are accepted for the position. The contract is signed by the employer. All students enrolled in the elementary school participate in Career Immersion. The program is endorsed by the School Based Management Council, and supported by the local administrator as meeting the school district's goals. It was initiated by staff to teach students about career awareness.