Prepare Your Students for the Future of Work
Navigating postsecondary options can be overwhelming, but when students see how their interests connect to real careers, they make more confident decisions about their future. Talent Bound provides early exposure to a wide range of industries, helping students discover their passions and understand how classroom learning applies to the workplace. These experiences make academic learning more engaging and empower students to explore meaningful career paths.
Ways to Get Involved
EmployIndy connects employers and industry professionals with future talent using the activities listed below.
Career Exploration
—IN THE CLASSROOM
Employers and industry professionals engage directly with young talent by sharing career insights, conducting mock interviews, reviewing resumes, and more.
- TALENT TALK – classroom presentations
- TALENT PREP – interview preparations
- TALENT DAY – career fairs
- TALENT MENTOR – individual or small group conversations
Career Engagement
—INTERACTIONS & VISITS
Employers and industry professionals offer hands-on experiences, workplace demonstrations, and feedback on real-world problem-solving to help young talent explore careers and understand business operations
- TALENT TOUR – workplace tours
- TALENT SHADOW – job shadow opportunities
- TALENT CHALLENGE – group projects
Career Experience
—PAID WORK EXPERIENCE
Employers and industry professionals connect to talent pipelines through paid, skill-building opportunities that combine hands-on work experience with education, often leading to industry-recognized credentials.
- TALENT HIRE – employment
- TALENT INTERN – paid, short-term opportunities
- TALENT APPRENTICE – combines on-the-job learning with classroom instruction
Shaping the Future of Our Workforce
Check out a few of the institutions who are currently partnering with employers and industry professionals to better prepare students for the future.
Already Engaged in This Work?
Partners schools are encouraged to access our Talent Bound Portal to schedule activities, find resources, and more.
Get Connected
Let us help you begin better preparing your students for the future of work. Get started by reaching out, and our team will guide you through the next steps.