Employer readiness is not about perfection. It is about being prepared to participate in work-based learning in a way that is structured, realistic, and mutually beneficial.

The 3M MAP program is making a significant impact on students across the nation, opening doors to rewarding careers in manufacturing and mechatronics.

By activating communities across the country, the program focuses on advanced manufacturing and mechatronics pathways, providing students with the knowledge and experience they need to excel in high-demand fields.

When business leaders look to engage with local youth, they aren’t doing so because they see an easy win.

With so many demands pulling at high school students these days you can build an internship program, but it doesn’t mean you will ever host a student learner.

Engaging with youth not only serves to fill this talent pipeline but also lays the foundation for a robust, future-ready workforce.

As a board member, I have the privilege of contributing to a collective effort that’s bigger than myself.

Firstly, let’s address the common misconception – the notion that minors can’t engage in hazardous work environments.

Laura began interning at GPS Ed in the fall of 2021 after taking interest in an accounting class.