Invite Students into Your Plant
Plant tours with students and their teachers have proven to be a straightforward way to increase general awareness of the industry, expose students to the manufacturing process, and spark interest that can quickly translate into internships or seasonal help.
Best Practices for Giving Tours to Students:
- Break the students into small groups to make it easier to ask and answer questions. Some students are more likely to speak up if they are in a smaller group.
- Offer an incentive to participate, like candy or company swag, to help break the ice. Students are more likely to get engaged when there is a small reward for doing so.
- Connect on a personal level by sharing stories, either yours or those of the employees you encounter during the tour.
Tools:
Case Studies:
- Giving Tours to Students – CM Tips for a Tailored Tour
- Giving Tours to Students – Technology Is Key
- Giving Tours to Students – The Only Wrong Way Is Not at All
- Giving Tours to Students – A Willingness to Try
- Framer & CM Continue Outreach Partnership with Hands-on Experience for Local HS Students
- Teaming Up for the Trades
- Seeing Is Believing
- Manage Your Market: One Tour at a Time
- One Day. Two Busloads of Students. Three Steps.