Before going to the appointment, try to anticipate the employer s needs and interests. Recognize that employers must make a profit to stay in business. That Work , a school improvement initiative designed to strengthen high schools and increase student achievement. Ask the employer to partner with the school to employ one or more student interns during the summer. Point out that participation benefits employers, educators, students and parents.
Employers can participate at any level.
Explain that the employer will need to provide a workplace mentor for each student. The mentors will participate in mentor training. Discuss liability and insurance issues. Employers will interview and select the student interns after the school has screened the applicants. Invite the employer to visit the school to observe the current educational environment.