WE NEED COMMUNITY PARTERS

Education needs to partner with local businesses, industries, and the community to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world skills. These partnerships provide students with hands-on experience, job shadows, internships, apprenticeships and career opportunities, helping them better understand industry demands and prepare for the workforce. For businesses, it creates a pipeline of skilled, job-ready employees, while the community benefits from a stronger, more capable workforce. Collaborative efforts ensure that education remains relevant and responsive to local economic needs, fostering growth and prosperity for both students and the community.

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

Bozeman and Gallatin High Schools are full of curious, interesting and talented students who have a lot to offer. Local businesses and industry are strengthened when they get involved with Advanced Opportunities.

Advising

​Advising a school or teacher involves providing guidance, expertise, and recommendations to help improve educational practices, curriculum development, and student outcomes. It includes offering insights on effective teaching strategies, resources, and policies to enhance the learning environment and support students' success.

Interviews

​Allowing students to interview a business professional provides them with valuable insights into real-world careers, industry expectations, and the skills needed for success. It also helps students develop communication skills and gain a clearer understanding of potential career paths by engaging directly with experienced professionals.

Tours

​Allowing students to tour your business gives them a tangible view of day-to-day operations and workplace environments, helping them connect classroom learning with real-world applications. It also provides an opportunity for students to ask questions, explore potential career paths, and gain inspiration for their future professional aspirations.

Job Shadows

​A job shadow is an opportunity for students to observe a professional in their workplace, gaining firsthand insight into the daily tasks and responsibilities of a particular career. It allows students to explore potential career interests, understand workplace dynamics, and learn what skills are required in a real-world setting. Typically Lasts 2 hours.

Internships

​A high school internship is a structured work experience that allows students to apply classroom knowledge in a real-world setting while gaining practical skills in a specific career field. It provides students with hands-on experience, professional mentorship, and a deeper understanding of potential career paths, all while helping them build their resumes for future opportunities. Typically Lasts 4-6 weeks.

Apprenticeships

​Apprenticeships are structured training programs that combine on-the-job experience with classroom instruction, allowing individuals to learn a trade or skill while earning a wage. They offer a structured path to professional certification or qualifications, enabling apprentices to gain practical experience and develop expertise in their chosen field.

READY TO HELP OUT?

​Are you interested in cultivating top talent from the ground up while investing in the future of both your business and a student? We collaborate with you to create customized partnership opportunities tailored to the specific needs of your business or industry. Ready to learn more?

Become an Advanced Opportunity Community Partner