Employers sense of civic duty. Existing employees mentoring students have the opportunity to develop or improve their supervisory and communication skills. Re-energize and improve performance of existing employees. Learn from students - many students have computer and technology skills and would enjoy sharing their knowledge. Provides employers with record of hiring youth.
Employers can articulate education reform in their community schools.
Local employers can promote youth to seek jobs in their communities instead of moving away to larger cities. Offer activities for students such as tours of your business. Participation in job fairs.