MCX - Student

MKE Manufacturing Talent Roundtable • Education Pipeline Solutions Team

Student Field Experiences

90-minute experience for students to gain understanding of:

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

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!

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:

DAY OF YOUR TOUR

Provide any necessary safety gear - such as googles, smocks, etc. – for all attendees

Tours should last approximately 80-90 minutes and include:
Meeting your CEO/President
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.)
35-45 minute facility/office tour
Post-tour recap with Q&A

Enjoy yourself!

Manufacturing CareerX Program

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