Classroom learning offers important content and skills, but successful talent is ultimately refined with competencies that are developed in the workplace. This form of learning is called “Work-Based Learning,” and it occurs along a continuum that can be split into work experiences and work-based training. Employing can help facilitate your organization’s involvement in work-based learning through a menu of options along this continuum. Successful engagement leads to industry interest, application volume, community recognition, and offers existing employees leadership opportunities.
The engagement opportunities below can apply to various populations – including young adults, dislocated workers, re-entry workers, veterans, etc. We connect interested employers to our network of opportunities based on industry, location, and talent needs.
Work Experience Opportunities
Events
Attend an event to expose individuals to your industry and current or future career opportunities for employment with your organization. Examples include
JA JobSpark,
job fairs, and more.
Mock Interviews
Help individuals gain confidence for future job opportunities by conducting mock interviews and participating in classroom activities.
Tours and Job Shadows
Provide exposure to individuals and allow them to engage in industry-related or day-to-day activities, learning from your employees in certain career fields.
Mentoring
Representatives work with EmployIndy to offer one-on-one peer or professional mentoring to provide empowering and educational guidance.
Guest Speaking
Share career- or industry-related insights as a subject-matter expert to expose individuals to information about your industry and organization.
Hiring
EmployIndy can support businesses in empowering and employing job-ready individuals at various stages in their career path – ranging from entry-level summer jobs through
Project Indy to more robust hiring projects.
Work-Based Training Opportunities
Internships
Offer a short-term, educational experience to empower an intern through guidance and responsibilities and constructive feedback. These immersive experiences afford current employees leadership roles and can be customized to fit the needs of an employer – often to accomplish a specific project or research.
Apprenticeships
Traditionally for skilled trades like construction and manufacturing, registered apprenticeship programs are now seen as viable options for employers in a wide range of industries as a way to offset training costs and boost retention rates for employees.
On-the-job Training
On-the-job training (OJT) is a way for employees to work and learn simultaneously. Through programs like this, employers can acclimate new workers to culture and responsibilities while grooming their specific job skills.