Teacher-Mentors and Community Partners are vital to an engaging and successful ELO experience.
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Engaging with EHS students
There are a number of ways that Community Partners can support ELO students.
Host workplace-learning experiences such as internships, job shadows, workplace tours, site visits, or other hands-on opportunities.
Mentor and support students pursuing ELOs by sharing industry expertise, proposing real-world projects or challenges, providing feedback on student work, serving on presentation panels, or connecting students with other professionals.
Participate in Futures Fest, our career and community-partner fair, to introduce students to your organization, industry, and the pathways available to them.
Share your professional knowledge through Career Chats or career-readiness workshops focused on industry trends, career journeys, résumés, interviewing, networking, and other essential skills.
Partners may also support student learning by providing materials, equipment, meeting space, transportation assistance, or sponsorship.
Teacher-Mentors
Teacher-Mentors
Provide academic guidance to ensure the ELO aligns with school standards and graduation requirements.
Serve as a consistent school-based support throughout the project.
Help students connect classroom learning to real-world experiences.
Offer feedback and encouragement during check-ins and reflections.
Assist with problem-solving if challenges arise in scheduling, workload, or expectations.
Support the student in preparing for the final product and presentation.
Here is a guide for potential teacher-mentors to use with students when referring a student or helping them considering an ELO.
Community Partners
Community Partners
Collaborate with the ELO team to set realistic goals and expectations.
Share expertise and insights from their professional field.
Serve as a mentor and role model, offering encouragement and advice.
Offer opportunities for hands-on learning (observations, site visits, skill practice).
Give constructive feedback on student progress and final product.
Provide real-world context to enrich a student’s project.
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