Benefits of Participation
Benefits to employers vary depending on the program and level of participation.
Participating employers can:
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demonstrate a tangible commitment to supporting and improving the community;
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increase name recognition in the community;
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show students career opportunities available in our own community;
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influence K-12 curriculum to better address the needs of workplaces;
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demonstrate to students and educators the skills required of the future workforce;
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increase the community's understanding of business and the local economy;
- use youth mentoring as a tool for staff development;
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create a feeling of personal satisfaction that comes from mentoring a young person;
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access personnel to work on short-term or on-going projects (student interns, teacher externs);
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improve productivity of entry-level workers; and
- promote employee morale and pride in their jobs by giving them a chance to share what they do for a living with students and educators.
