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What Do SCHOOLS Have to Gain?

Meet and Exceed Expectations -- School administrators and teachers will increase the number of opportunities available to their students and manage the internship process with ease.

Shared Knowledge -- Students share what they learn through the online 2-way Journalling system or word of mouth with other students. In addition, teachers are able to incorporate workforce knowledge back into a traditional classroom setting.

Tax Payer Benefits -- Gopher will give value to the school district and tax payers by keeping students in the county after high school and college graduation.

Economic Growth -- Gopher has the potential to stimulate economic growth by bringing more businesses to the county.

Building Community Citizenship -- Students enter their community in a new role while still benefiting from the guidance of their school.

Mentorship -- Students are being mentored and guided by those both inside and outside the classroom setting.

Early Graduation -- Students may have the opportunity to graduate early which could result in more classroom space to serve other students.

What Do STUDENTS Have to Gain?

Awareness -- Students can find multiple opportunities for internships with our simple location search and gain a heightened awareness of available careers.

Skill Development -- They strengthen the transferable skills needed to succeed in a 21st century workplace.

Knowledge -- Students obtain knowledge regarding the education needed to support their possible career ambitions and interests.

Expectations -- Establish realistic expectations for particular fields by learning about those fields first-hand.

Self Assessment -- Assist them in choosing a job or college that best fits their interests and value systems.

Self Development -- Increase confidence and motivation in school and in the workplace.

Preparation -- Better prepared intellectually, emotionally and socially, both personally and professionally.

Empowerment -- Have the flexibility to search and select multiple internship opportunities; either onsite, virtual, or a blend of both.

Ease of Transition -- Supports them in their transition process whether from high school to college, high school to the workforce or college to the workforce.

Early Graduation -- Students may have the opportunity to graduate early which could result in early admission to college or workforce.