Thanks for using The Opportunity Connection! Whether you are a business, a non-profit organization, a governmental agency, or an association in Bay County, you have a stake in our community's future workforce—today's students. Like employers everywhere, you may be facing challenges such as an aging workforce, rapid technological change, demands for new skills, high recruitment costs, and shortages of qualified employees. By working with educators and students, you can invest in your future workforce.

And getting involved is even easier through The Opportunity Connection. If you are not sure how the sign-up process works, see the Employer Explanation. You can also access Frequently Asked Questions for more information.

Quick Starts   Registration & Sign-up for First-time Users Check or Modify your Organization's Information Sign-up to Provide Opportunities (For Previous Users) Complete an Evaluation Form (For All Programs) Visit the Resource Exchange View a List of Participating Organizations Click on program names for more information and definitions. If another agency is listed, you may click on it directly. Visit a School Career Day Programs and Fairs Mock Interviews Speakers/Presenters Teach a Class - Contact: Junior Achievement Tutoring Invite a Student or Educator to Visit Your Workplace Student Job Shadowing Tours/Field Trips Educator Job Shadowing Educator Site Visits Exploring - Contact: Lake Huron Area Council Exploring Division Provide Work Experience Educator Internships Student Work Experience Apprenticeships/Pre-apprenticeships Community-based Instruction/Work Study Contracted Instruction/Less than Class Size Program Cooperative Education Internships Structured Work-Based Learning/Mentorships/School-to-Work Program Summer Jobs for Students - Contact: Michigan Works! Volunteer Positions for Students (non-profit organizations)- Contact: Volunteer Action Center Partnerships Equipment Donations Grants Incentives/Awards Instructional Information Staff Development/Shared Training Provide Your Expertise Exploring - Contact: Lake Huron Area Council Exploring Division Serve on Committees Serve as a Consultant Speakers/Presenters Teach a Class - Contact: Junior Achievement Sponsorship Opportunities Visit the Resource Exchange to post a special opportunity/request or browse through opportunities available to your organization. A Guide to Work-Based Learning: Business and Industry Risk Management Plan (68K) © 2003, Bay Area Chamber of Commerce Revised: April 1, 2003