Employer Participation Opportunities

Many businesspersons have indicated a desire and willingness to assist instructors and support our students through a variety of campus activities.  The involvement of business partners helps to validate the decision our students made to pursue an applied learning curriculum at Great Oaks while enhancing the credibility of your instruction.  The business part depends on your experience and professional guidance in order to achieve the greatest benefit from taking part in a campus event.  You will meet many employers, through your continuing communications that will welcome your invitation to support your program.  The following list of campus activities is meant to be suggestive and not limiting in nature.

• Mentoring - Pairing a student with an employer on the job site to learn first hand occupational requirements and opportunities.
• Class Presentations - Employers visit classrooms and share the expectations of employers, career ladders, training, etc.
• Judging - Student youth organizations hold annual skill competitions requiring experienced judges.
• Advisory Committees - Each career technical program has an advisory committee to assist in curriculum development.
• Open House Consultant - Campuses host open houses for parents and prospective students.  Employers serve as visiting consultants regarding occupational guidance.
• Field Trip Host - Business and industry commplement classroom learning through valuable field trip experiences.