We use regional workforce initiatives and internship management to connect industry employers with the K-12 workforce pipeline.
Students
Work-based and project-based hands-on “Experiential Learning” is critical to career selection and skills development. Our goal is to connect you with employers as you explore career options and hone the necessary skills for Ohio’s in-demand industries.
Parents
Through the SOCHE Engage network, your child can gain valuable work experience and test careers before making a college decision. Internships in high school will also help your child build relationships with local employers.
Check back for our "Extracurricular Exploration of Careers" page!
Employers
Through the SOCHE Engage network, industry partners can help develop a strong workforce pipeline through the support of project-based and work-based, experiential learning internships and engagements.
Check back for tips on how to engage with high school students!
Check back for school districts and their experiential work needs!
Why Connect with High School Students?
Minimize Workforce Gaps
Develop Your Talent Pipeline
Get Ahead of Your Competition
We Promote Success
Inspiring Students
Raising awareness and career exploration in current high school students to drive interest in understaffed industries.
Making Connections
Facilitating partnerships between Ohio industries and school districts.
Developing Staff
Educating teachers, administrators, and staff.
Creating Experiences
Providing real-world work training and experiences for students.
Feeding Pipelines
Increasing career readiness and employability for the future workforce.
Contact SOCHE Engage at:
Southwestern Ohio Council for Higher Education
Address: 3155 Research Blvd., Suite 204, Dayton, OH 45420
Phone: (937) 258-8890
Email: patty.buddelmeyer@soche.org
