Partnership Opportunities
WHY PARTNER WITH WEST-MEC?
West-MEC prepares students for high-wage, in-demand careers- and your business can play a vital role in their success. By supporting West-MEC, you help students earn industry-recognized credentials and professional skills that fuel the workplace pipeline. Partner with us to design curriculum, host internships, and lead real-world projects. In return, your business will benefit from fast-track hiring, priority access to top talent, innovative ideas, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on tomorrow's workforce.
We continue to be successful with West-MEC graduates due to their strong work ethic, eagerness to learn and job specific skills.
- Tom Magurany, Rummel Construction Inc.
STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP
West-MEC partners with businesses of all sizes - nearly 400 joined us last school year to give students real-world experience. Now, we're inviting companies to become strategic partners by completing all check-marked items, helping shape the next generation of skilled, career-ready professionals.
HOW TO PARTNER
1. Explore Opportunities
Start by reviewing our Partnership Opportunity Sheet. This outlines the many ways industries can connect and collaborate with our classrooms and students. Completing all check-marked items qualifies you as a Strategic Partner, unlocking exclusive return-on-investment benefits for you and your company.
2. Register as a Partner
Next, fill out our Partner Registration form. Once submitted, a member of our team will connect with you to match your organization with the right campus and program.
3. Renew Annually
Each year, we'll ask you to recommit to ensure our partnership continues to be mutually beneficial - providing your organization with value while giving students the best possible work-based learning opportunities.
If your organization does not have access to Google, please email partner@west-mec.org
PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Preparing Students Today for Tomorrow's Careers
| Ongoing | August-October | November - January | February - May | June - July |
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Advisory Council Provide input to ensure curriculum remains aligned with industry standards |
Informational Interview Meet with a student to discuss your career path, industry, and professional insights. This helps students gain a deeper understanding of various career fields. |
Simulated Lab Provide hands-on training for students using our state-of-the-art labs. Help them gain practical skills through unpredictable scenarios. |
Job Shadow Provide a student with an opportunity to observe your daily work routines. This allows them to explore a specific career path in a real work environment. |
Instructor Externship Provide a work experience that allows instructors to apply classroom lessons to the real-world setting. Help build both their technical abilities, professional skills and network. |
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Guest Speaker Share your expertise and career story with a classroom of students. Inspire the next generation by providing a real-world perspective on your industry. |
Mock Business Project Collaborate with a class on a simulated business problem or project. Provide guidance and feedback as students work to develop solutions. |
School-Based Enterprise Collaborate with a student-run enterprise to provide guidance and expertise. Help students gain knowledge about running their own business from start to finish. |
Pre Apprenticeship Offer a structured training program that prepares students for a registered apprenticeship. This experience includes both classroom instruction and hands-on training. |
Clinical Experience Provide a supervised, hands-on clinical experience for students in a healthcare setting, crucial for students pursuing a career in health sciences. |
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Workplace Tour Host a group of students at your workplace to give them a tour and a firsthand look of daily operations. Help them connect classroom learning to the real world. |
Competition Evaluate student work on a project or competition and offer constructive feedback. Help students improve their skills and prepare for professional expectations. |
Service Learning Project Provide an opportunity for students to utilize their technical skills to benefit a non-profit or the community. Partner with a classroom to work on a project that addresses a local need. |
Mock Interviews Conduct practice interviews with students to help them prepare for future job opportunities. Provide them with valuable feedback on their interviewing skills. |
Student Internship Offer students paid or unpaid experience that helps students develop their professional skills and technical expertise to prepare for future careers. |