The Employer Engagement Menu (EEM) provides a list of suggested Work-Based Learning activities arranged along a continuum. Employers can view the amount of time and staffing each activity may require. This resource can be used to help schools and industry collaborate to provide opportunities for students to prepare for their future careers.

View definitions of menu options

Continuum Level

This menu organizes opportunities by continuum levels.

  • Awareness level activities that help students learn about the wide range of options available to them;
  • Exploration level activities that strengthen student understanding of the connection between classroom learning and “real-world” applications;
  • Preparation level activities that give students extended, supervised opportunities to develop readiness skills for work and live; and
  • Training level activities that help students for entry into specific careers.

Time Commitment

This menu organizes opportunities by the general range of time each activity would ask of collaborators. Activities range in time commitment from hours to months.

Recommended Staffing

This menu organizes opportunities by the amount of people a collaborator may need to have available to help with an activity. Activities are arranged by none, few, some, and many.

Location

This menu organizes opportunities by recommended format(s). Opportunities can be sorted by school donation, on-campus, off-campus, and virtual formats.

COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS

One-time volunteer opportunites that help students learn more about careers while contributing to the organization’s mission
(Projects may include connections to the Nā Hopena Aʻo framework and Hawaiian education)

Location:
on-campus, off-campus
Staffing:
3 many
Time Needed:
2-8 HRS

MOCK INTERVIEWS

Conduct mock job interviews/performance reviews of students and provide feedback on their performance

Location:
virtual, on-campus
Staffing:
2 some
Time Needed:
2-8 HRS

COLLEGE AND CAREER FAIR/EXPO

Host a booth to share advice on pursuing a career, skills and knowledge required, and career roles, responsibilities, and advancement options

Planning and coordination with the school/complex may take an extended period of time

Location:
virtual, on-campus, off-campus
Staffing:
3 many
Time Needed:
2-8 HRS

SPECIAL CAMPUS EVENTS

Provide supports to the school for special events. (e.g. showcase, fairs, etc.) Schools may ask for assistance with volunteers, resources, networking, etc.

Location:
on-campus
Staffing:
2 some
Time Needed:
2-4 HRS

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EVENTS

Provide students with an opportunity to assist with the implementation of a corporate/charity event

Location:
off-campus
Staffing:
2 some
Time Needed:
2-6 HRS

FAFSA

Assist families of students in completing FAFSA application forms

Location:
on-campus
Staffing:
3 many
Time Needed:
1 - 2 HRS

WORKPLACE TOUR/FIELD EXPERIENCES

Host a school/classroom visit to the worksite. Students can speak to professionals to learn about educational requirements, skills, and opportunities available in the industry

Location:
off-campus
Staffing:
2 some
Time Needed:
2+ HR

CLASSROOM GUEST SPEAKER

Visit a school and share expertise and experiences with students and/or teacher in a classroom or larger group setting

Location:
virtual, on-campus
Staffing:
1 few
Time Needed:
0.5-1 HR

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