Students and participating businesses develop written training and evaluation plans to guide instruction, and students receive course credit for both their classroom and work experiences. Credit hours and intensity of placements often vary with the course of study. Connecting Activities Activities that build and maintain bridges between school and work. Career day activities are designed to help students think about their interests and abilities in relation to potential careers. Workplace and Industry Tours Students visit the worksite, talk with employees and observe the workplace activities.
Several businesses offer tours for classes to learn about their facilities.
Job Shadowing Job shadowing is an opportunity for students to explore various careers firsthand. A student will follow an employee at a firm for a day or part of a day to learn more about a particular occupation or industry. Power Lunch Power Lunch is a business partnership opportunity to inform high school students about local business opportunities during lunch at a display station. This is an innovative approach that allows access to the future workforce. Faculty in the Workplace Faculty members visit work sites to gain a better understanding of the industry and business world as it relates to the classroom.