What is mentoring?
Business mentors are employees who are paired up with a student to offer career support, instruction, and encouragement. High school and college students can benefit from business mentors in their field of interest—role models who help them set and achieve academic and career goals. A mentor's guidance might include resume advice, roleplaying interviews, and structured work experiences.
Time commitment: varies; may be short or long term
Grade level: Most appropriate for high school and college students
Benefits
- Illustrates the connections between classroom learning and real-world applications
- Builds community partnerships between schools and businesses
- Introduces students to working professionals in their field of interest and the everyday skills they need to perform their jobs
Learn about student internships, company visits, and teacher externships. Return to Business and Education Partnerships.
What is job shadowing?
Job shadowing brings students into the workplace for a few hours or a day, giving them an up-close at a career in which they're interested. Students observe a professional during the course of a regular working day and see firsthand the specific duties of a job and the overall company culture.
Time commitment: 4-8 hours
Grade level: Most appropriate for grades 7 and up
