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MKE Manufacturing Talent Roundtable • Education Pipeline Solutions Team
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Student Field Experiences

90-minute experience for students to gain understanding of:
  • Company operations
  • Career opportunities and resources
  • Impact of technology
  • Skills future employees will need
  • Applied work experiences available
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TIPS FOR TOUR PROVIDERS
  • From name tags to goodie bags, view our best practices to ensure you have a successful tour.
  • Check out these tips on communicating with students – it’s easier than you think!
  • New to tours? Sign up to attend a company's Be the Spark business education tour as an ambassador

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3 WEEKS BEFORE YOUR TOUR
  • Check out a detailed tour timeline to make your set-up easy
  • Connect with your classroom teacher
  • Start to consider which positions/jobs you’d like to showcase
  • Consider a parting gift for the students See what other businesses have done!

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ONE WEEK BEFORE YOUR TOUR
  • Review accuracy of your tour information on the tour calendar 
    Please note: Transportation contractor and tour ambassadors will be referring to this page in preparation for attending your tour.
  • Ensure your educator has the appropriate media releases signed for the students who will be in attendance
    • Sample:
Komatsu
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File Type: pdf
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DAY OF YOUR TOUR
  • Provide any necessary safety gear - such as googles, smocks, etc. – for all attendees
  1. Tours should last approximately 80-90 minutes and include:
    Meeting your CEO/President
  2. 15-20 minute presentation that peaks the students' interests  (products/services, types of positions, what people do, salary ranges, importance of education, soft skills, etc.)
  3. 35-45 minute facility/office tour
  4. Post-tour recap with Q&A
    Enjoy yourself!

InSpire Students to:

Manufacturing CareerX Program
  • Homepage
  • Kickoff Event
  • Field experience day for educators
  • Student field experiences
  • Prep session for applied work experiences
  • AWE Draft Day
  • Summer of applied work experiences at all participating companies
  • Enroll in coursework related to manufacturing
  • Seek an applied work experience or part-time/summer employment in the industry
  • Informational toolkit provided to parents, emphasizing the spectrum of opportunity in the Milwaukee Region’s smart manufacturing sector
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  • JOIN
  • Membership
    • The benefits of joining
    • Member directory >
      • Member Spotlights
      • Talent Solutions Directory
    • What we do >
      • Talent >
        • Ranking Milwaukee County Schools
        • Education recommendations
        • Technology Education & Literacy in Schools (TEALS)
        • Career-based learning experiences
      • Growth
      • Livability
      • Equity
      • Peer metro comparison
    • Cost saving programs >
      • Health insurance plan
      • Office supply discount program
    • Events >
      • 2021 All Member Meeting
      • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Summit
      • Talent Solution Series
      • Emerging Leaders Series
      • Global Business Insights Series
      • Member Orientation
      • Replay: The Business of MKE Series
      • Replay: Race Bridge Series
    • For members only >
      • Fall 2022 Impact Report
      • Sponsorship
      • Advertising
    • Need more info?
  • Networks
    • Leadership Council
    • President's Huddle
    • Executive roundtable program
    • FUEL Milwaukee for young professionals
    • Future 50 Awards Program
    • Networking Forum for referrals
    • Region of Choice Initiative
    • Roundtables for high-growth companies
    • World Trade Association
  • Advocacy
    • 2021-2022 Legislative Scorecard >
      • Senate Votes
      • Assembly Votes
    • Recent Legislative Wins
    • Funding Local Governments
    • Miller Park economic impact study
    • Wisconsin State Legislature
    • K-12 Education Recommendations
  • Economic Development
    • Milwaukee 7 Partnership for Economic Development
    • MKE Venture Mentoring Service
    • Milwaukee Development Corp. >
      • Rebuild & Revitalize Program
    • Milwaukee Urban Strategic Investment Corp. (MUSIC)
    • Milwaukee EB-5 Visa program
    • Starting a business >
      • BizStarts
      • New business planning guide
  • Metro MKE
    • 2022 Navigate Business MKE
    • Business outlook survey
    • Economic trends
    • Local media listings
    • Major employers in metro Milwaukee
    • Metro Milwaukee demographics
    • Order a publication
    • Relocating a business
  • About
    • Board of directors
    • Career Opportunities at MMAC
    • Staff
    • Milwaukee Commerce magazine
    • Press releases
    • Members of the media >
      • Recent Media Coverage
    • Scholarships for minority students