Education

Northland Partners in Education (PIE)

What's in it for Business?

By participating in Northland PIE, businesses have the opportunity to make a direct impact on the future of the workforce by: 

• Creating workforce ready employees

• Building capacity for the future of Northland business

• Connecting your business to the community

How can you participate? 

• Present your work to students through business tours

• Participate in career fairs

• Offer internships and field shadowing opportunities

• Mentor

• Perform mock interviews with area students

• Invite students to your business for informational interviews

• Speak on behalf of your business on education panels 

What's in it for Education & Educators? 

Northland PIE gives students the opportunity to step outside the classroom and gain hands-on experience at Northland businesses. While students gain insight into the workforce, educators will gain a deeper and finer appreciation of the opportunities for students in the community, creating relevance by:

• Understanding students’ value to area businesses

• Building capacity for the future of Northland business

• Connecting with the community

How can you participate? 

• Encourage students to pursue internships and field shadowing

• Invite students to participate in area career fairs

• Link students to businesses within their areas of interest

• Participate in community service projects

Watch this video to learn more about Partners in Education:

Northland Partners In Education

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Thank you to the following businesses and organizations for becoming Partners In Education