Events and Activities

Business Partner Overview

Definition

Schools host events such as career fairs, job fairs, college majors’ fairs and other activities including in-class presentations where professionals are needed to provide students with valuable information and expertise about their career path.

Roles/Responsibilities

• Share information with students about your industry and career. If applicable, it is encouraged to show visual aids.
• Discuss the level of education required for employment within your industry and typical pathways students take to gain employment
• Provide advice on soft skills and performance expectations
• Complete and submit an evaluation form to SCC

Preparation

• Communicate with program coordinator to confirm availability for preferred event/activity participation
• Fully review and understand the event/activity objectives and suggested guidelines the program coordinator will send/email to you

Number of Students

• For events, student interactions will vary but typically range from 10-20 students per hour.
• For activities, student numbers typically range from 10-35.

Time Commitment

Depends on the event/activity:

• 1-hour block
• 2-hour block
• 3-hour block