Working with some of its member organizations, the Brooklyn Economic Development Corporation, Local Development Corporation of East New York, South Brooklyn Local Development Corporation and TEC Brooklyn, the partnership is creating internship opportunities and employer class visits to expose young people to the world of work and to help them explore potential career opportunities. Its mission is to create a coordinated effort to educate Brooklyn's young people about the realities of current and future workplaces and to help them move smoothly between the worlds of education and employment.
Employers have a definite role to play in helping students make the transition from school to work.
Internships boost the students'confidence and help them develop contacts that may broaden their employment options. In addition to gaining support in their daily operations, employers gain access to an expanded pool of qualified applicants. They can introduce a student to their industry while evaluating a potential employee on the job prior to hiring. By providing jobs to adolescents, employers help improve the quality of life in the communities in which they do business. Moreover, employers have an opportunity to influence curriculum development to meet their industry requirements.