ElevateEdAZ has created an opportunity to provide virtual work-based learning (WBL) experiences to allow students equitable access to employers in a conversational format. This opportunity is designed as a series and will allow students to garner employability skills and career development while distance learning.

Audience: Students at ElevateEdAZ partner schools: Academies at South Mountain and Phoenix Coding Academy.

Time Commitment: Employers will provide a virtual WBL experience lasting approximately 45 minutes. These experiences will be embedded during the school day at a time that is most impactful for student engagement.

Content: Employers will highlight various roles within their industry and share key aspects pertaining to current events, necessary employability and interview skills, and ways in which the students can begin building their resumes during high school.