Your Workplace
Can Make a Difference!

Community

With new technologies increasing the complexities of the workplace, most jobs require higher levels of reading, communication, math and problem-solving skills than in the past. Employers and community partners understand the impact of new technologies on maintaining industry standards, achieving day-to-day success, and meeting business goals. They provide a direct connection to which skills and experiences are relevant for success.

Realize the benefits of being an employer, teacher, guide and mentor. The work you do daily can have a positive impact on the lives of students. Programs for students in your business or organization can contribute to the future of a student’s success and even make a difference in the world.

Your Community

Employers can help students succeed by offering out-of-classroom, career related experiences in conjunction with Ontario high school programs. By providing students with real opportunities to investigate career and training opportunities students learn more about available career options so they can choose those that will give the most success afterward.

Integrating Classroom and Workplace Learning

All students need the foundation of knowledge and skills that a solid education provides - not just for university and college, but also for apprenticeships and work. In the workplace, students can see how a high school education and opportunities for further education are supported and rewarded. They will learn that today even entry level jobs require an education.

Opportunities for Students in the Workplace

High school is an exciting and challenging time; a time when teens start taking responsibility for their lives and start being adults, a time when educators and families encourage teens to learn, volunteer, work and experience life. The workplace provides opportunities to strengthen skills and life experiences that are pivotal to a teen's present and future accomplishments. Teens can see that work-related ethics like dependability, honesty, punctuality, and pride are important life skills.

Community partners and employers can also reinforce that high school gives teens valuable skills, abilities and knowledge that last a lifetime. As well, the vital skills of independent learning - using available resources to connect new understanding to prior knowledge - supports success not only in high school, but also in the workplace, further education and managing their personal lives.