SOCHE collaborates with K-12 schools and employers, inspiring students to explore and pursue the variety of careers available in Ohio.
Educators
Incorporate Careers into Your Lessons
Click the links for ODE information for teachers and lesson plans to incorporate real-world career scenarios into your classrooms.
Help Your Students Find and Apply for Internships
High school internships are an opportunity to work with at real-world employers, giving your students a head-start in narrowing their career focus while developing professional skills one can only learn with experience.
Incorporate Preparing for the Application Process into Your Lesson Plan
1Review Employability Skills
Employers have identified professional skills needed for work success. Students can evaluate their professional skills to determine if they are ready for an internship.
2Write Resumes
Employers use resumes throughout the hiring process to learn more about applicants and whether they might be a good fit. Share these 10 tips to write a great resume with your students.
3Prepare for the Interview
Preparing for an interview can be intimidating for students, but with proper preparation they'll nail the interview. Here is an interviewing prep checklist to use in the classroom.
Help Businesses Design and Implement an Internship Program
SOCHEintern is available to help your local businesses set up a customized internship program for your students. SOCHEintern helps employers create a job description specific to high school students' skill set and availability, so both the student and employer have a positive experience. Contact SOCHEintern using the form at the link provided, or email us at soche@soche.org.
Share Career Exploration with Your Students
Click the links for information about specific careers and the steps to getting a job in each career.