Manufacturer Resources
Manufacturers play a key role in showing students the rewarding careers available in modern industry. The resources below offer checklists, conversation starters and planning tools to help you prepare for career fairs, job shadowing and school visits.
Opportunities to Partner:
- Offer job shadowing or facility tours for students.
- Participate in career day presentations or classroom panels.
- Host internships or co-ops to help students gain real-world experience.
Resources
Career Fair Participation
- Career Fair Preparation – (West Virginia State University)
- Pre-Career Fair Checklist – (Workforce Solutions)
- Conversation Starters with Students – (Workforce Solutions)
Job Shadowing and Internships
- How to Host a Successful Job Shadowing – (Career Ready Allegheny)
- Job Shadow Tip Sheet – (CareerReady Lancaster)
- Internship Fact Sheet – (CareerReady Lancaster)
School Visits and Manufacturing Day Events
- Hosting a Manufacturing Day Event – (Manufacturing Institute)
- Presenting Manufacturing Careers to Youth PPT – (MakingOhio)
- Guest Speaker Tip Sheet – (CareerReady Lancaster)