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Pathfinder Day

Pathfinder Day provides students with micro-internships that connect them with local businesses and organizations. It offers short-term professional experiences to gain industry insights, understand real-world challenges, and cultivate essential skills, bridging the gap between education and industry for future career success.

Exploring as a Student

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Participating as an Employer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pathfinder Day and how does it benefit students from a school district?

Pathfinder Day provides students with micro-internships, connecting them with local businesses and organizations in just a few short hours! It offers short-term professional experiences to gain industry insights, understand real-world challenges, and cultivate essential skills.

What is the duration of the experience?

The day offers micro-internships lasting 4-5 hours max, providing a quick, insightful industry glimpse.

Who handles the coordination between Schools and Employer Sites?

Tomorrow’s Talent orchestrates all Pathfinder Day logistics, from meals to designing impactful micro-internships, ensuring a seamless experience and meaningful learning for all.

What kind of pathways can be a part of the experience?

Tomorrow’s Talent works with school districts to chart a course for a specific pathway micro-internship. This allows Tomorrow’s Talent to get in touch with the appropriate employer partners in that particular industry or field. Additionally, there is an option to do an undesignated Pathfinder Day, where students may participate in micro-internships across various pathways and with different employers.

Where can I get started if I am interested in joining Pathfinder Day and hosting students at my place of business?

Fantastic! We ask our interested employers to begin by completing an Employer Interest form, which allows us to collect all necessary information to carry out the experience.

My school district is interested in participating in Pathfinder Day. Where can I get started?

We can’t wait to work with you and your students! Interested parties should contact Danielle Marie Jeffers, our VP of Workforce Readiness Training, to discuss logistics and planning.